8½

8½ (1963)

1963-02-14 · 139 min · Rating 8.11/10 (2501 votes)

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.

Drama

Keywords

adultery allegory ambiguous black and white bold compassionate complex creative crisis depression difficult childhood dying and death existence extramarital affair individual kurort lighthearted missile movie business scapegoat screenplay semi autobiographical suicide attempt thoughtful unsociability

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