La Dolce Vita
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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.
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Signature
- Craft · Drama · Humour
- Worldwide
- $20M
Who's in it
Cast
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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.
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The record
Awards
2 wins · 4 nominations
Academy Awards
1 win · 4 nominations
- WinnerAcademy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White
Cannes Film Festival
1 win
- WinnerPalme d'Or
The numbers
Box Office & Release
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- Worldwide gross
- $20M
- Release date
- Feb 5, 1960
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- German, English
- Country
- France, Italy
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