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A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!

1963 · 2h 19m · Not Rated Drama
Directed by Federico Fellini

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Overview

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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97%
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Fresh

In terms of execution I cannot remember a more brilliant film.

Stanley Kauffmann, The New Republic
Fresh

It's Fellini's last black-and-white picture and conceivably the most gorgeous and inventive thing he ever did.

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh

Here is the author-director picture par excellence, an exciting, stimulating, monumental creation.

Variety Staff, Variety
Fresh

Amiably spiking all criticism through a gloomy scriptwriter mouthpiece, Fellini pulls a multitude of rabbits out of the showman's hat.

Brian Case, Time Out
Fresh

Here is a piece of entertainment that will really make you sit up straight and think, a movie endowed with the challenge of a fascinating intellectual game.

Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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