8 1/2 (OTTO E MEZZO) BY FEDERICO FELLINI

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>8 ½ directed by Federicco Fellini is an Italian story which plots a famous director, Guido Anselmi who sufferes from director's block that is a situation where a creator is unable to produce a new work. As he directs a new science fiction which has some autobiographical references, he loses his interest from his work due to marital and artistic difficulties. While Guido Anselmi works half heartedly a series of past memories delve into his fantasies which are often interwoven with the reality.

8 ½ is shot in black and white. It has soundtrack by Nino Rota and costume and set design by Piero Gherardi . Federicco Fellini has made a delightful piece full with imaginations and fantasies that takes the film to a different height altogether making it as one of the best Italian films ever made.



Key Casts of 8 ½ are Marcello Mastroianni as Guido Anselmi, Anouk Aimee as Luisa Anselmi, Rossella Falk as Rossella, Claudia Cardinale as Claudia, Sandra Millo as Carla and Barbara Steele as Gloria Morin.

10 Reasons you should watch 8 ½ :

1. The movie brings you a pleasure to enjoy the core of creativity of Federicco Fellini.
2. Even when Fellini was mentally blocked he could create a masterpiece such as 8 ½ .
3. This is the most over rated film of all the time.
4. 8 ½ is the winner of two academic awards - The Best Foreign film award and Best Costume designs.
5. The movie is one of the best Italian films in the history of Italian cinema.
6. The movie is ranked under the top 100 foreign films.
7. The powerful cinematography by Gianni Di Venazo is an asset of the film.\
8. The soundtrack by Nino Rota is something to be cherished upon.
9. All film students must watch 8 ½ to learn about the secrets of a magnificent direction.
10. This is a must watch for all movie lovers.

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