8½

#301 in the all-time ranking · #165 among films

2 Oscar wins · 5 nominations

Age rating

12+

Runtime

2h 19m

8½ is rated 12+ and runs 2h 19m.

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.

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