Widely touted as one of the all-time great works of cinema, Federico Fellini’s 8½ is an elusive f...
8½
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.
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8½
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Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 14, 1963
Runtime
2h 19m
Genres
Drama
User Score
82%
Original Title
8½
Production Companies
Cineriz, Francinex
Director
Federico Fellini
Description
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.
