8½

Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.

Top Cast

Marcello Mastroianni

Guido Anselmi

Anouk Aimée

Luisa Anselmi

Sandra Milo

Carla

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia

Rossella Falk

Rossella