A virtually plotless, gaudy, impressionistic portrait of Rome through the eyes of one of its most famous citizens.
Direction
Fellini stages a gladiator fashion show. Seriously.
Cinematography
Traffic jam as baroque painting, obviously.
Production
The underground Roman excavation set is insane.

Director
Federico Fellini
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fellini built the massive underground Roman set only to flood it immediately for one shot.
Released after the youthquake of 1968, the film's bitter nostalgia alienated critics who wanted political cinema.