8½ (1963)
A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!
Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.
Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni - Guido Anselmi
- Anouk Aimée - Luisa Anselmi
- Sandra Milo - Carla
- Claudia Cardinale - Claudia
- Rossella Falk - Rossella
- Barbara Steele - Gloria Morin
- Madeleine Lebeau - Madeleine, the French Actress
- Caterina Boratto - Mysterious Lady
- Eddra Gale - La Saraghina
- Guido Alberti - Pace, the Producer
Screenplay
- Federico Fellini (Screenplay)
- Ennio Flaiano (Screenplay)
- Tullio Pinelli (Screenplay)
- Brunello Rondi (Screenplay)
- Federico Fellini (Story)
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, Reflections on Life and Death, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
dying and death, adultery, depression, individual, unsociability, screenplay, suicide attempt, missile, scapegoat, movie business, allegory, difficult childhood, creative crisis, kurort, black and white
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 8½ about?
- Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.
- Who directed 8½?
- 8½ was directed by Federico Fellini.
- Who stars in 8½?
- 8½ stars Marcello Mastroianni, Anouk Aimée, Sandra Milo, Claudia Cardinale, Rossella Falk, Barbara Steele.
- How long is 8½?
- 8½ has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is 8½?
- 8½ is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for 8½?
- 8½ has a Filmori rating of 2.5/5 based on 2 ratings.
- Where was 8½ produced?
- 8½ was produced in Italy, France.
- What are the themes of 8½?
- The themes of 8½ include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, Reflections on Life and Death, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.