Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.
Costume
Every frame is a fashion editorial having a nervous breakdown.
Acting
Marion Cotillard's 'Take It All' will destroy you. Academy Award deserved.
Production
Cinecittà recreation so lush you can smell the cigarettes and regret.
Director
Rob Marshall
Daniel Day-Lewis
Guido Contini
Marion Cotillard
Luisa Contini
Penélope Cruz
Carla
Nicole Kidman
Claudia
Judi Dench
Lilli
Sophia Loren
Mamma
Kate Hudson
Stephanie
Fergie
Saraghina
Ricky Tognazzi
Dante
Enzo Cilenti
Leopardi
Giuseppe Cederna
Fausto
Elio Germano
Pierpaolo
Andrea Di Stefano
Benito
Roberto Nobile
Jaconelli
Amy Bailey
Female Dancer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Daniel Day-Lewis's final musical performance before his retirement—he reportedly took singing lessons for months and still hated his own voice.
It's a loose adaptation of Fellini's 8½, but where Fellini was genuinely interrogating himself, Marshall mostly interrogates how good everyone looks in underwear. The 1982 Broadway original won Tony Awards; this film won six Razzie nominations.
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