- PoetofCinemaOctober 13, 20258&1/2 is one of the best films I have watched thus far and it is directed by one of my favorite film directors Federico Fellini. He also directed La Strada which is a movie I adored. I will soon someday watch La Dolce Vita, another film by him. This film is a surrealist masterpiece and it dazzled me of how the cinematography and the protagonist and everything else was. Just overall amazing: 9/10 movie. God bless Federico Fellini!
- lennyofficialSeptember 17, 2026A film of cinema and the unconscious I am certainly not the first to write about this film by the great master Fellini, so I will be brief. The digressions and flashbacks are flawless, and the protagonist—a mature director preparing a new film—drives the narrative entirely; this is largely due to his feverish thoughts, born of interpersonal relationships that trigger hallucinations, misleading the viewer and plunging them straight into his world. As for the cast, nothing needs to be said other than to offer monumental praise to the late Mastroianni, who is absolutely perfect from start to finish.
- blasterixAugust 11, 2026When Italy was leader in cinematography
- 0 1April 6, 2026classic.
- ReubenDecember 19, 2025If you're a creative man, this movie is for you.
- cultfilmlikerApril 17, 2025“Who told you we come into this world to be happy?” Incredibly inventive. Wildly meta. One of the best directed films ever. Lovely acting. Beautiful cinematography. The sets and costumes are breathtaking. Just wonderful all-around. So self-Indulgent it’s masturbatory, as it has the right to be. Very congratulatory and is unfortunately correct in its frankness. Even though the entire film is metaphors lol Love that one of the dance scenes starts just like the Pulp Fiction dance scene lol Italians talk so fast. Even the kids were on coke in the 60’s! Jk they just enjoy life Cigarette in the steam room is hilarious *David Lynch as Gordon Cole voice* IT SAYS A WHOLE LOT. AND NOTHING Already excited for a rewatch Note: Would be way too much on shrooms. I wonder if Synecdoche, New York would be a similar experience
- AngusMcNutzOctober 9, 2024Flawless. Just watch it
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8½ was released on February 16, 1963.
8½ was directed by Federico Fellini.
8½ has a runtime of 2h 19m.
8½ was produced by Angelo Rizzoli.
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.
The key characters in 8½ are Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni), Claudia (Claudia Cardinale), Luisa Anselmi (Anouk Aimée).
8½ is rated Not Rated.
8½ is a Drama, Fantasy film.
8½ has an audience rating of 9.1 out of 10.
8½ has made $413K at the box office.