8½

Synopsis

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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Archived on the AFS site between Tue, Oct 19 2021 and Fri, Mar 6 2026, across 10 captures. These dates are inferred from Wayback Machine captures and may not be accurate.