8½
“A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!”
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Mario Conocchia
Conocchia, the Production Manager
Bruno Agostini
Bruno, the Second Production Secretary
Cesarino Miceli Picardi
Cesarino, the Production Supervisor
Jean Rougeul
Carini, the Film Critic
Mario Pisu
Mario Mezzabotta
Yvonne Casadei
Jacqueline Bonbon
Ian Dallas
Maurice, Maya's Assistant
Mino Doro
Claudia's Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 14, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Federico Fellini, Brunello Rondi, Tullio Pinelli, Ennio Flaiano
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- 8½
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Cineriz, Francinex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini, Brunello Rondi, Tullio Pinelli, Ennio Flaiano
Nino Rota
Gianni Di Venanzo
Leo Catozzo
Angelo Rizzoli
Department Leadership Roster
Angelo Rizzoli
Producer
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Brunello Rondi
Screenplay
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Federico Fellini
Director
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Ennio Flaiano
Screenplay
Piero Gherardi
Costume Design
Piero Gherardi
Production Design
Leo Catozzo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8½
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed 8½?
8½ was directed by Federico Fellini.
Who stars in 8½?
The principal cast of 8½ includes Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimée, Sandra Milo, Rossella Falk.
When was 8½ released and how long is it?
8½ was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for 8½?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 8½ was composed by Nino Rota.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 8½?
8½ holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).