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Homage

8½ / Otto e mezzo

1963 | Italian | Italy

Homage to : Claudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini
Director's bio

Federico Fellini

Federico Fellini (1920–1993) was an Italian filmmaker and screenwriter, celebrated worldwide as one of cinema’s greatest masters, whose visionary style blended fantasy, memory, and social commentary into unforgettable works. His filmography includes La Strada (1954), Nights of Cabiria (1957), La Dolce Vita (1960), 8½ (1963), Juliet of the Spirits (1965), Amarcord (1973), and Casanova (1976), each marked by his distinctive “Felliniesque” mix of surreal imagery and human emotion. Over his career, Fellini won four Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film (La Strada, Nights of Cabiria, 8½, Amarcord), the Palme d’Or at Cannes for La Dolce Vita, and numerous honors at Venice and Berlin, culminating in an Honorary Academy Award in 1993 for lifetime achievement. His wife and frequent collaborator, actress Giulietta Masina, starred in several of his most acclaimed films, adding depth to his artistic vision.

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Synopsis

A harried director retreats into memories and fantasies while struggling to complete his latest film.

Details of Cast

Marcello Mastroianni – Guido; Anouk Aimée – Luisa; Claudia Cardinale – Claudia

Details of Crew

Gianni Di Venanzo – Cinematography; Nino Rota – Music

Producer Details

Angelo Rizzoli

Writer Details

Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli

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