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8½

A struggling filmmaker escapes the pressures of reality by indulging in nostalgia and his vivid imagination.

A renowned film director, Guido, struggles to find inspiration for his next project after the success of his previous film. As he navigates the constant demands of his past collaborators, he reflects on his life, revisiting the women he has loved and left behind.

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Main Cast

Marcello MastroianniMarcello MastroianniGuido Anselmi
Anouk AiméeAnouk AiméeLuisa Anselmi
Sandra MiloSandra MiloCarla
Claudia CardinaleClaudia CardinaleClaudia
Rossella FalkRossella FalkRossella
Barbara SteeleBarbara SteeleGloria Morin
Madeleine LebeauMadeleine LebeauMadeleine, the French Actress
Caterina BorattoCaterina BorattoMysterious Lady
Eddra GaleEddra GaleLa Saraghina
Guido AlbertiGuido AlbertiPace, the Producer
Jean RougeulJean RougeulCarini, the Film Critic
Mario PisuMario PisuMario Mezzabotta
Mino DoroMino DoroClaudia's Agent
Nadia SandersNadia SandersNadine, the Hostess
Georgia SimmonsGeorgia SimmonsGuido's Grandmother
Edy VesselEdy VesselThe Model
Annie GorassiniAnnie GorassiniProducer's Friend
Rossella ComoRossella ComoLuisa's Friend
Mark HerronMark HerronLuisa's Suitor
Eugene WalterEugene WalterThe American Journalist
Annibale NinchiAnnibale NinchiGuido's Father
Dina De SantisDina De SantisDina (uncredited)
Maria TedeschiMaria TedeschiSchool Director (uncredited)
Giulio CalìGiulio CalìA Man in the Mud (uncredited)
Sonia GessnerSonia Gessner(uncredited)
Mathilda CalnanMathilda CalnanLuisa's Friend (uncredited)
Nadia BalabineNadia BalabinePriest Teacher (uncredited)
John KarlsenJohn Karlsen

Creators

Federico FelliniFederico FelliniDirector, Screenplay, Story
Brunello RondiBrunello RondiScreenplay
Ennio FlaianoEnnio FlaianoStory, Screenplay
Tullio PinelliTullio PinelliScreenplay

8½ Videos

35mm Trailer [Subtitled]

35mm Trailer [Subtitled]

Federico Fellini - 8 1/2 (New Trailer) - In UK cinemas 1 May 2015 | BFI Release

Federico Fellini - 8 1/2 (New Trailer) - In UK cinemas 1 May 2015 | BFI Release

Mark Kermode reviews 8½ (1963) | BFI Player

Mark Kermode reviews 8½ (1963) | BFI Player

Marcello Mastroianni’s guide to being cool | BFI

Marcello Mastroianni’s guide to being cool | BFI

Info about 8½

Studio(s): Cineriz, Francinex

Originally Released: United States, Feb 14, 1963

Production Countries: France, Italy

Genres:Drama

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