A wonderful exploration of a decadent society masking an empty existence
Federico Fellini tells a story of a fame-obsessed Italian high society filled with lost souls longing for something more. Despite the very luxurious lifestyle experienced by everyone, the film shows the emptiness within it all as celebrity journalist Marcello Rubini's life is occupied by hedonism. Through the lens of a man struggling to find connection to anything, the near 3-hour art film feels more relevant to today's times and acts as critique of a society centered around gossip, glamour, and void of true human experiences.
Federico Fellini tells a story of a fame-obsessed Italian high society filled with lost souls longing for something more. Despite the very luxurious lifestyle experienced by everyone, the film shows the emptiness within it all as celebrity journalist Marcello Rubini's life is occupied by hedonism. Through the lens of a man struggling to find connection to anything, the near 3-hour art film feels more relevant to today's times and acts as critique of a society centered around gossip, glamour, and void of true human experiences.