8½
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8½ is a 1963 drama film directed by Federico Fellini, starring Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimée. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
8½ is a 1963 avant-garde comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Federico Fellini. The metafictional narrative centers on famous Italian film director Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni) who suffers from writer's block as he attempts to direct an epic science fiction film. Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimée, Sandra Milo, Rossella Falk, Barbara Steele, and Eddra Gale portray the various women in Guido's life. An international co-production between France and Italy, the film was shot in black and white by cinematographer Gianni Di Venanzo and features a score by Nino Rota, with costume and set designs by Piero Gherardi.
Production
Written by Ennio Flaiano and Tullio Pinelli, the film was produced by Cineriz. Nino Rota composed the score. Gianni Di Venanzo handled the cinematography. The film runs 139 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
At its premiere the film drew strong box returns and earned an award nomination. A critic consensus praised the score and screenplay.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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