Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.
Cinematography
Otello Martelli's shadows invented 'Italian cool'
Acting
Mastroianni's eyes contain multitudes of disappointment
Direction
Fellini stages parties like religious ceremonies
Director
Federico Fellini
Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Rubini
Anita Ekberg
Sylvia
Anouk Aimée
Maddalena
Yvonne Furneaux
Emma
Magali Noël
Fanny
Alain Cuny
Steiner
Annibale Ninchi
Marcello's father
Walter Santesso
Paparazzo
Valeria Ciangottini
Paola
Riccardo Garrone
Riccardo
Ida Galli
Debutante of the year
Audrey McDonald
Jane
Polidor
Pagliaccio
Mino Doro
Lover of Nadia
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fellini invented the modern paparazzo here—named after the photographer character—and the term stuck to real-life celebrity stalkers forever.
Anita Ekberg famously waded into the Trevi Fountain in freezing water; Mastroianni wore a wetsuit under his suit. She never forgave him.
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