Synopsis

After making eight feature films, Federico Fellini released *8½* in 1963. This “film-about-film” masterpiece explores his introspective journey into childhood fantasies and creative struggles. Nino Rota, who had collaborated with Fellini on many earlier works, composed an original score influenced by road troupes that inspired Fellini, along with other classical pieces.

Director

Federico Fellini

Born in 1920, Fellini followed traveling troupes as a child and went on to become one of Italy’s most iconic directors. From his debut *Variety Lights* (1950) to his final film *The Voice of the Moon* (1990), he directed over 20 films. After earning acclaim with *La Strada* (1954), he continued to draw critical attention with films like *La Dolce Vita*, *8½*, *Casanova*, *Amarcord*, and *And the Ship Sails On*, winning five Academy Awards in total.