8½ (1963)
8½ is a 1963 Italian-language drama movie directed by Federico Fellini, with a running time of 2h 19m. It stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale and Anouk Aimée.
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.
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What is 8½ about?
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.
When was 8½ released?
8½ was released on 14 February 1963.
How long is 8½?
8½ runs 2h 19m.
Who made 8½?
8½ was directed by Federico Fellini.
Where can I watch 8½?
8½ is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex and Shout! Factory TV.
Where to watch 8½
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni as Guido Anselmi
- Claudia Cardinale as Claudia
- Anouk Aimée as Luisa Anselmi
- Sandra Milo as Carla
- Rossella Falk as Rossella
- Barbara Steele as Gloria Morin
- Madeleine Lebeau as Madeleine, the French Actress
- Caterina Boratto as Mysterious Lady
- Eddra Gale as La Saraghina
- Guido Alberti as Pace, the Producer
- Mario Conocchia as Conocchia, the Production Manager
- Bruno Agostini as Bruno, the Second Production Secretary