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La dolce vita

1960, Drama, 2h 55m

80 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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An epic, breathtakingly stylish cinematic landmark, La Dolce Vita remains riveting in spite of -- or perhaps because of -- its sprawling length. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In Federico Fellini's lauded Italian film, restless reporter Marcello Rubini (Marcello Mastroianni) drifts through life in Rome. While Marcello contends with the overdose taken by his girlfriend, Emma (Yvonne Furneaux), he also pursues heiress Maddalena (Anouk Aimée) and movie star Sylvia (Anita Ekberg), embracing a carefree approach to living. Despite his hedonistic attitude, Marcello does have moments of quiet reflection, resulting in an intriguing cinematic character study.

Cast & Crew

Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Rubini
Anita Ekberg
Anita Ekberg
Sylvia
Yvonne Furneaux
Yvonne Furneaux
Emma
Anouk Aimée
Anouk Aimée
Maddalena
Magali Noël
Magali Noël
Fanny
Alain Cuny
Alain Cuny
Steiner
Annibale Ninchi
Annibale Ninchi
Marcello's father
Walter Santesso
Walter Santesso
Paparazzo
Lex Barker
Lex Barker
Robert
Jacques Sernas
Jacques Sernas
Matinee Idol
Nadia Gray
Nadia Gray
Nadia
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini
Director
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini
Writer
Ennio Flaiano
Ennio Flaiano
Writer
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Writer
Tullio Pinelli
Tullio Pinelli
Writer
Franco Magli
Franco Magli
Executive Producer
Angelo Rizzoli
Angelo Rizzoli
Producer
Giuseppe Amato
Giuseppe Amato
Producer
Nino Rota
Nino Rota
Original Music
Otello Martelli
Otello Martelli
Cinematographer
Leo Cattozzo
Leo Cattozzo
Film Editing
Piero Gherardi
Piero Gherardi
Production Design
Piero Gherardi
Piero Gherardi
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for La dolce vita

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Audience Reviews for La dolce vita

  • Mar 21, 2015
    Told in a brilliant episodic structure, this fascinating character study is the truest definition of Felliniesque: an exceptional film that is magical in its fanciful depiction of glamour in Roman aristocracy and depressing in the way it shows the decadence of a society and of man himself.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
  • Apr 16, 2013
    Another wonderful collaboration between Fellini and Mastroianni. Once again a slice of life of Rome in the 50s. One does not even notice the significant run time.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Jan 13, 2013
    Italian Movie about a player that in 1960 must have raised eyebrows, I didnt enjoy it 1 star
    Bruce B Super Reviewer
  • Aug 02, 2012
    Essential surrealist film, La Dolce Vita is an early critique to press photography, bourgeois society, special attention to stars and social decadence.
    Lucas M Super Reviewer
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