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.

Tagline

“A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Federico Fellini

Original Language

IT

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.

When was 8½ released?

8½ was released on February 14, 1963.

How long is 8½?

8½ has a runtime of 2h 19m.

Where can I track 8½?

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