8½

About 8½

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.

8½ is a 1963 drama film directed by Federico Fellini. Released in February 1963, it runs 139 minutes.

Marcello Mastroianni takes the lead as Guido Anselmi, Claudia Cardinale as Claudia, Anouk Aimée as Luisa Anselmi, and Sandra Milo as Carla. Written by Brunello Rondi and Ennio Flaiano.

Shelv files it under adultery, complex, extramarital affair, and lighthearted. American members can watch it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The Seventh Seal, and Persona make useful companions to 8½, all filed under bold and compassionate. It scores 8.1 out of 10 from 2,619 TMDB voters and it carries a NR rating.