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La Dolce Vita (1960)
Director: Federico Fellini
Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, Yvonne Furneaux
Runtime176 min
Rating12A
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Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.
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La Dolce Vita is a critically acclaimed 1960 film by Federico Fellini that is considered a masterpiece of Italian cinema. The episodic drama received widespread praise for its exploration of modern society's moral decay and decadence, and Fellini's innovative visual style. It has an IMDb rating of 8.1 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 97%, indicating strong audience reception.
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Fans of director Federico Fellini's bold, stylistic approach will be captivated by the rich visual tapestry and thematic depth of La Dolce Vita from 1960, featuring a standout performance by Marcello Mastroianni as a journalist torn between the allure of high society and the desire for a more meaningful life.
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La Dolce Vita is a 1960 satirical comedy-drama film directed by Federico Fellini and written by Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli, and Brunello Rondi. The film stars Marcello Mastroianni as Marcello Rubini, a tabloid journalist who, over seven days and nights, journeys through the "sweet life" of Rome in a fruitless search for love and happiness. The screenplay can be divided into a prologue, seven major episodes interrupted by an intermezzo, and an epilogue, according to the most common interpretation.
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