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1963 · 139 min · NR

Directed by Federico Fellini · Drama

8½ (1963) is a Drama film, directed by Federico Fellini set in Italy during the 1960s. It runs 139 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of obsession and identity play out through non linear / fractured timeline and unreliable narrator.

Composer
Nino Rota
Cinematography
Gianni Di Venanzo
Cast
Marcello MastroianniClaudia CardinaleAnouk AiméeSandra MiloRossella FalkBarbara SteeleMadeleine LebeauCaterina Boratto

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionIdentity
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineUnreliable Narrator
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events
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