8½
“A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!”
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Marcello Mastroianni·Guido Anselmi
Claudia Cardinale·Claudia
Anouk Aimée·Luisa Anselmi
Sandra Milo·Carla
Rossella Falk·Rossella
Barbara Steele·Gloria Morin
Madeleine Lebeau·Madeleine, the French Actress
Caterina Boratto·Mysterious Lady
Eddra Gale·La Saraghina
Guido Alberti·Pace, the Producer
Average shot length
10.7s per shot
Federico Fellini's career average is 7.9s across 14 measured films —see the full picture.