Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index 8 1/2 is critically accepted as one of the finest films ever made. It was filmed in 1963 by Italian director Federico Fellini. The plot revolves around a director, Guido Anselmi - played by Marcello Mastroianni, who amidst marital difficulties attempts to find inspiration for a new science fiction film. The film often delves into Guido's memories and fantasies. It displays several elements of autobiography. The film's working title was La Bella Confusione (The Beautiful Confusion). The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and Fellini was nominated for Best Director. 8 1/2 is a fixture on the prestigious Sight & Sound critics and directors poll of the top ten films ever made. The film is 138 minutes in length and filmed in stark black and white. External Links Criterion Collection: 8 1/2, essays, commentary, and restoration information. This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.