8½

19632hr 19min

Step into the whimsical world of "8½", where reality and fantasy intertwine in a mesmerizing dance. Guido Anselmi, a renowned film director, grapples with a creative block amidst the chaos of his own life. As he seeks refuge in a lavish resort, a colorful cast of characters surrounds him, each clamoring for his attention and guidance.

In a spellbinding exploration of memory and desire, Anselmi delves into his past loves and childhood dreams, blurring the lines between his vivid imagination and the stark truth of his present. As he navigates the labyrinth of his own mind, the audience is taken on a journey of introspection and revelation. "8½" is not just a film; it's a portal to the inner workings of a brilliant yet troubled artist, inviting viewers to ponder the complexities of creativity and the human experience.

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Cast

Claudia Cardinale

Marcello Mastroianni

Guido Anselmi

Marcello Mastroianni

Anouk Aimée

Luisa Anselmi

Anouk Aimée

Barbara Steele

Gloria Morin

Barbara Steele

Sandra Milo

Annibale Ninchi

Guido's Father

Annibale Ninchi

Rossella Falk

Rossella

Rossella Falk

John Karlsen

Eddra Gale

La Saraghina

Eddra Gale

Edy Vessel

The Model

Edy Vessel

Madeleine Lebeau

Madeleine, the French Actress

Madeleine Lebeau

Rossella Como

Luisa's Friend

Rossella Como

Nadia Sanders

Nadine, the Hostess

Nadia Sanders

Mario Pisu

Mario Mezzabotta

Mario Pisu

Mark Herron

Luisa's Suitor

Mark Herron

Georgia Simmons

Guido's Grandmother

Georgia Simmons

Annie Gorassini

Producer's Friend

Annie Gorassini

Guido Alberti

Pace, the Producer

Guido Alberti

Caterina Boratto

Mysterious Lady

Caterina Boratto

Mino Doro

Claudia's Agent

Mino Doro

Dina De Santis

Dina (uncredited)

Dina De Santis

Sonia Gessner

(uncredited)

Sonia Gessner

Maria Tedeschi

School Director (uncredited)

Maria Tedeschi

Giulio Calì

A Man in the Mud (uncredited)

Giulio Calì

Mathilda Calnan

Luisa's Friend (uncredited)

Mathilda Calnan

Olimpia Cavalli

Olimpia (uncredited)

Olimpia Cavalli

Eugene Walter

The American Journalist

Eugene Walter

Jean Rougeul

Carini, the Film Critic

Jean Rougeul

Giuditta Rissone

Guido's Mother

Giuditta Rissone

Antonio Acqua

A Man in a Car (uncredited)

Antonio Acqua

Gilda Dahlberg

American Journalist's Wife

Gilda Dahlberg

Nadia Balabine

Priest Teacher (uncredited)

Nadia Balabine

Cesarino Miceli Picardi

Cesarino, the Production Supervisor

Cesarino Miceli Picardi

Giulio Paradisi

A Friend

Giulio Paradisi

Yvonne Casadei

Jacqueline Bonbon

Yvonne Casadei

Franco Caracciolo

Young Priest (uncredited)

Franco Caracciolo

Tito Masini

The Cardinal

Tito Masini

Ian Dallas

Maurice, Maya's Assistant

Ian Dallas

Mario Tarchetti

Claudia's Press Office

Mario Tarchetti

Francesco Rigamonti

Luisa's Friend

Francesco Rigamonti

Mario Conocchia

Conocchia, the Production Manager

Mario Conocchia

Neil Robinson

The French Actress's Agent

Neil Robinson

Marisa Colomber

Guido's Aunt

Marisa Colomber

Elisabetta Catalano

Matilde, Luisa's Sister

Elisabetta Catalano

Hazel Rogers

La negretta

Hazel Rogers

Frazier Rippy

The Lay Secretary

Frazier Rippy

Marco Gemini

Guido as a Child

Marco Gemini

Eva Gioia

Eva (uncredited)

Eva Gioia

Bruno Agostini

Bruno, the Second Production Secretary

Bruno Agostini

Mary Indovino

Maya, the Clairvoyant

Mary Indovino