Movie
1963
8½ is a 1963 Italian avant-garde comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Federico Fellini. The metafictional narrative centers on famous Italian film director Guido Anselmi who suffers from writer's block as he attempts to direct an epic science fiction film. Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimée, Sandra Milo, Rossella Falk, Barbara Steele, and Eddra Gale portray the various women in Guido's life. An international…
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The phenomenon of a film-maker being so revered that each new release is automatically hailed as a masterpiece, regardless of its actual quality, is a curious one. In modern times, directors like David Lynch have benefited from this phenomenon, with their every move being scrutinised and praised by fans and critics alike. However, an earlier example of this can be seen in the career of Italian director Federico Fell…More
