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Synopsis
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.
Cinematic DNA
Fellini is a director I admire. He’s influenced a lot of filmmakers, including me, to a certain extent. My film, in my opinion, is very different from his, but nonetheless, I’m happy for the comparison.
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creative block · identity and self-discovery · memory and nostalgia · relationships and dependency · escapism
