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Format: Black & White, Widescreen Rated: NR Studio: Home Vision Entertainment DVD Features: Commentary by scene-specific audio essay by film critic and Fellini friend Gideon Bachmann & NYU professor of film Antonio Monda Theatrical trailer(s) 2 Disc Set Disc 1: Feature Film with new & improved subtitles and a new digital transfer of restored film elements Introduction by director Terry Gilliam Disc 2: Fellini: A Director's Notebook - a television film made for NBC in 1969 (52 minutes) Nino Rota: Between Cinema and Concert a 48-minute documentary about the maestro behind the music of Fellini's films Interviews with actress Sandra Milo ("Carla"), director Lina Wertmuller, and cinematographer Vittorio Storaro, who discusses the revolutionary art of Gianni di Venanzo Extensive stills gallery including rare photographs from the collection of Gideon Bachmann 22-page booklet featuring essays by Fellini, longtime Fellini collaborator and critic Tullio Kezich, and film professor Alexander Sesonske Widescreen anamorphic format Number of discs: 2 From IMDb: Quotes & Trivia ASIN: B00005QAPH Other Formats: VHS subtitled in English , DVD widescreen Average Customer Review: Based on 61 reviews. Write a review . Amazon.com Sales Rank (DVD): 571 Click here for more technical details about this edition... Our Customers' Advice See what customers recommend in addition to, or instead of, the product on this page. Recommend an item! 1 person recommended Super 8 1/2 in addition to 8 1/2 - Criterion Collection See more customer buying advice Editorial Reviews Amazon.com essential video Federico Fellini's 1963 semi-autobiographical story about a worshipped filmmaker who has lost his inspiration is still a mesmerizing mystery tour that has been quoted (Woody Allen's Stardust Memories , Paul Mazursky's Alex in Wonderland ) but never duplicated. Marcello Mastroianni plays Guido, a director trying to relax a bit in the wake of his latest hit. Besieged by people eager to work with him, however, he also struggles to find his next idea for a film. The combined pressures draw him within himself, where his recollections of significant events in his life and the many lovers he has left behind begin to haunt him. The marriage of Fellini's hyperreal imagery, dreamy sidebars, and the gravity of Guido's increasing guilt and self-awareness make this as much a deeply moving, soulful film as it is an electrifying spectacle. Mastroianni is wonderful in the lead, his woozy sensitivity to Guido's freefall both touching and charming--all the more so as the character becomes increasingly divorced from the celebrity hype that ultimately outpaces him. --Tom Keogh --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition. Additional features Criterion truly out did themselves with Fellini's masterpiece 8 1/2 . Not only is the digital transfer stunning, but it's also loaded with extras. The anamorphic widescreen (aspect ratio 1.85:1) has few noticeable artifacts and looks extremely vibrant. The Mono Italian audio track is crystal clear and Nino Rota score sounds wonderful. 8 1/2 is incredibly autobiographical and unless you are a Fellini scholar a lot of the innuendos may be missed. Luckily, there is an amazing duel commentary, which... read more See all editorial reviews... Spotlight Reviews (what's this) Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: SIMPLY THE BEST FILM OF ALL TIMES! , February 1, 1999 Reviewer: Emanuel Mendes Rodrigues from Araguari, Brazil I simply adore Federico Fellini's "8 1/2". It's the best film of all times for a lot of reasons. Beautifully photographed, well-acted by all the cast, extremely well-written, absolutely fabulous in its visual poetry, the film is a precocious summary of Fellini's entire career. Awarded with an Oscar for Best Picture in a Foreign Language, it is his first authentic autobiography. Marcello Mastroianni portrays film director Guido Anselmi, who is having a personal and artistic crisis. The film deals with the character's childhood, fantasies,and dreams, without making any distinction to the audience. A fantastic gallery of characters walk by our eyes, and the camera is constantly moving, an overwhelming example of Fellini's master talent. "8 1/2" is the great masterpiece by the screen's greatest genius. --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition . Was this review helpful to you? 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: Fellini & Mastroianni Essential Viewing , October 3, 2002 Reviewer: carol irvin (see more about me) from chesterland, OH United States If you have ever wondered what all the fuss was about regarding director Fellini & leading man, alter-ego Mastroianni, this film will resolve any doubts. It is a superb autobiographical look at Fellini (played wonderfully by Mastroianni) by Fellini. He sugarcoats nothing so it is a complete portrait of the artist, the man, the filmmaker. It is peopled by the many distinctive faces that would be called Felliniesque in later years plus is shot in surreal, dreamy black and white. Perhaps the most complex issue is the role of women in his life plus its related issue of family. Those hugely influenced his filmmaking even though most viewers associate him with much more avant garde issues. This film later influenced Woody Allen in making his autobiographical "Stardust Memories" and Bob Fosse in making "All That Jazz." The word that comes to mind about all 3 films is "unflinching." There is a companion film to this one that I like as well or even better, Fellini's "City of Women," also starring Mastroianni. Was this review helpful to you? All Customer Reviews Avg. Customer Review: Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: It's cinematic butter! , February 6, 2005 Reviewer: timbotimbo (see more about me) from Nashville, TN United States I have little to add to the words of others here, who have rightly praised this film. The movie is superb in every way - it is a joy to watch. However, I do want to add that even if you are not a fan of other Fellini films, you may still like this film. For instance, Amarcord made me want to pull my hair out long before I watched 8 1/2. I saw this movie accidentally, and it was one of the most fortunate mistakes I've ever made. Was this review helpful to you? 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful: to put in one word: MAGNIFICO , January 28, 2005 Reviewer: eprozenberg from USA This is one of the best films ever made. Most people think that Fellini's masterpiece was La Dolce Vita but i think that 8 1/2 is his true masterpiece. 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