La Dolce Vita (1960)
Directed by Federico Fellini · 174 min · Comedy, Drama
89.9 TOPICAL score · #106 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who 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.
La Dolce Vita (1960, directed by Federico Fellini) has a TOPICAL score of 89.9 - ranked 106 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and audience. It won 2 awards from 5 nominations, including the Palme d'Or. Critics: 95% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9.1/10 critics' average · Metacritic 95. Audiences: TMDB 8/10 (2,094 ratings) · IMDb 8/10. Wikipedia covers it in 61 languages.
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- Critics95% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9.1/10 critics' average · Metacritic 95
- AudienceTMDB 8/10 (2,094 ratings) · IMDb 8/10
- Awards2 wins, 5 nominations - incl. Palme d'Or; Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 61 languages
- Still read39,841 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
- Cult statusWikipedia mentions a cult following 1 time
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni (actor #27), Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, Yvonne Furneaux
“Its success proved a watershed moment for Italian cinema and European cinema-at-large, and it has come to be regarded as a masterpiece of Italian cinema, as well as one of the greatest films ever made.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 10/10