7. 8 1/2 or Otto e Mezzo (1963), dir. Federico Fellini

[strange_complex]

Seen at the weekend on DVD. I've watched quite a few Fellini films before, but not since I've got into the habit of recording everything systematically here. So, for my own reference, the other ones I've seen are La Dolce Vita (1960), Fellini - Satyricon (1969) and Roma (1972) - amongst which the latter is probably my favourite

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[poliphilo]

I love Roma too- one of my very favourite films.

The thing to remember about 8 1/2 is that it came first. It was so clever, so different, so daring. It's a landmark movie. Personally, I think it drags a bit- and that it verges on the puerile at times. I prefer la Dolce Vita- which is utterly brilliant from beginning to end.

[strange_complex]

Yes, indeed - it may not be quite as rich or mature as Roma, but Roma could not have happened without it.