8½ (1963)

Drama

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.

Cast

Luisa Anselmi
Conocchia, the Production Manager
Bruno, the Second Production Secretary
Cesarino, the Production Supervisor
Carini, the Film Critic
Mario Mezzabotta
Jacqueline Bonbon
Maurice, Maya's Assistant
Claudia's Agent
Nadine, the Hostess
Guido's Grandmother
The Model
The Cardinal
Producer's Friend
Luisa's Friend
Luisa's Suitor
Guido's Aunt
The French Actress's Agent
Matilde, Luisa's Sister
The American Journalist
La negretta
American Journalist's Wife
Claudia's Press Office
Maya, the Clairvoyant
The Lay Secretary
Guido as a Child
Guido's Mother
Guido's Father
Dina (uncredited)
Eva (uncredited)
School Director (uncredited)
A Man in a Car (uncredited)
A Man in the Mud (uncredited)
Young Priest (uncredited)
Olimpia (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Luisa's Friend (uncredited)
Priest Teacher (uncredited)
Gloria Morin
Madeleine, the French Actress
Mysterious Lady
La Saraghina
Pace, the Producer

Crew

Screenplay
Screenplay
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Production Design
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Hair Designer
Assistant Editor
Production Manager
Production Manager
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Script Supervisor
Production Secretary
Production Secretary
Assistant Costume Designer
Assistant Production Design
Camera Operator
Makeup Department Head
Line Producer
Unit Manager