8½

Rome, early summer, a film set abandoned. A director's creative block manifests in chaotic fantasies and nostalgic escapes, as his personal and professional life converge in a luxurious resort. Fellini critiques the vanity of artistic expression.

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Federico Fellini directed 8½ in 1963. See Federico Fellini's full filmography, where to start with Federico Fellini, or where to go after you've seen everything by Federico Fellini.

8½ was released in 1963 (IT original-language production), with a runtime of 139 minutes.