Genre:
Drama (more)
Plot Outline: A harried movie director retreats into his memories and fantasies. (more)
User Comments:
Fascinating
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User Rating:
 
8.1/10 (10,463 votes)
top 250: #166
Also Known As:
8 1/2 (Italy) (alternative spelling)
8� (Italy) (alternative spelling)
Eight and a Half (USA) (alternative spelling)
Federico Fellini's 8 1/2 (USA)
Federico Fellini's 8� (USA) (complete title)
Huit et demi (France)
Otto e mezzo (Italy) (alternative spelling)
Runtime:
138 min
Country:
Italy / France
Language:
Italian / English / French / German
Color:
Black and White
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Portugal:M/12 / Singapore:PG / Argentina:13 / Australia:PG / Chile:14 / Finland:S / Norway:16 / Peru:14 / Sweden:15 / UK:15 (re-rating) (1989) / UK:A (original rating) / Norway:15 (2004)
Trivia:
The title refers to the number of movies Federico Fellini had directed up until that point - six features, two short (1/2) films and "half a picture" ("Luci del Varieta'" his first, co-directed with Alberto Lattuada), for a total of 7 1/2. So this one is number 8 1/2.
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Goofs:
Continuity: A man tells Guido that he has placed something in his right-hand pocket (a gun), when he goes to shoot himself under the table, he pulls it out of his left pocket.
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Quotes:
Guido:
My Dears... Happiness consists of being able to tell the truth without hurting anyone.
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars.
Another 13 wins
&
5 nominations
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User Comments:
25 out of 27 people found the following comment useful:-
Fascinating, 20 July 2002
Author:
kyle_c from Midwest
I certainly wouldn't be saying anything new if I said that "8 1/2" is one of
the most unique, fascinating, and personal pieces ever committed to film.
It has consistently hailed as such, and its influence on film is far
reaching and undeniable. It is certainly not one of the most entertaining
movies of all time, and is actually quite long and difficult. But it is an
incredible piece of filmmaking, and a gripping look at the difficulties of
creating not just a movie, but art in general.
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) is a popular movie director who is working on
his new film. Along the way, he struggles with his screenwriter, producer,
wife, and mistress. Each presents a different problem and obstacle. More
and more difficulties arise, not just in his attempts to complete the movie,
but in his own mind.
Guido, although flawed, is completely fleshed out, and draws sympathy from
the audience. Yes, he is an adulterer, but he loves his wife. We see all
of his personal desires and agony. We see how he suffers when he struggles
with his desire to create the ultimate piece of art, one that offers
something to everybody.
The movie is technically wonderful. The movement of the camera, the
lighting, and the direction in general is top notch. The movie mixes in
dreams with reality to create a dreamlike world, and put us closer into
Guido's own mind.
Somebody who is looking for a movie as a two hour piece of entertainment
will not enjoy this. But if you enjoy a movie that truly satisfies when it
is finished, this is for you. It is quite long, and somewhat loose, but
that is part of the interest. Moviemakers, or artists in general, will find
that this film has a great deal to offer.
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