La Dolce Vita
(1960)
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La Dolce Vita
(1960)
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| Marcello Mastroianni | ... | ||
| Anita Ekberg | ... | ||
| Anouk Aimée | ... |
Maddalena
(as Anouk Aimee)
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Yvonne Furneaux | ... |
Emma
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| Magali Noël | ... |
Fanny
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Alain Cuny | ... | |
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Annibale Ninchi | ... |
Il padre di Marcello
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Walter Santesso | ... | |
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Valeria Ciangottini | ... |
Paola
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Riccardo Garrone | ... |
Riccardo
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Ida Galli | ... |
Debuttante dell'anno
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Audrey McDonald | ... |
Jane
(as Audey McDonald)
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Polidor | ... |
Pagliaccio
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Alain Dijon | ... |
Frankie Stout
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Enzo Cerusico | ... |
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Journalist and man-about-town Marcello 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. Written by Jeff Lewis
To appreciate this film you need to appreciate film. I'm saddened that so many have commented negatively on it and cast dispersions upon those who enjoyed it. It is not Titanic, or Armageddon. It is a long film that attempts to show more than a hackneyed plot about some simple people. It is a beautiful exploration about life that does not preach or try to tell you what to think. I understand why many are frustrated with it. It seems to go nowhere at times, but thats the point. And most importantly the scenery on this trip to nowhere is beautiful.
So, if you are the type that does not like to watch films that are art, do not watch this. Watch Coyote Ugly. It will entertain you. Other films to avoid: Last Year at Marienbad, The Seventh Seal, The 400 Blows, etc. Go see something with a gun on the cover instead.
For those who like a challenge rather than simple escapism, this is a film that engages you.
Different films for different people. People seem very threatened when they don't like a film that is widely regarded as a classic. The reason is simple, it's not your kind of film. But don't assume its a film for no one. Makes sense right?