La Dolce Vita (1960)

The Story

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

Rating

M

Duration

176 min

Cast

Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, Yvonne Furneaux

Director

Federico Fellini