8½ (1963)

Drama
→ Influenced 3 films

Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.

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Asteroid City
Asteroid City (2023)1
 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)2
 All That Jazz
All That Jazz (1979)3

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Influenced

  1. Asteroid City (2023)
    "Federico Fellini's introspective film about a director analyzing his own work parallels *Asteroid City*'s meta-commentary and self-analysis." Why Asteroid City Is Wes Anderson’s Most Reflective Movie Liam Gaughan MovieWeb
  2. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
    "The film includes aerial shots of characters' feet, such as in the hot air balloon scene and before the helicopter crash, which are homages to Federico Fellini's "8½."" Movie Connections IMDb
  3. All That Jazz (1979)
    "Federico Fellini's film about a director grappling with creative block and personal issues parallels the narrative of "All That Jazz." The influence is evident in the film's structure and themes." RogerEbert.com source