{"id":89722,"date":"2023-02-04T15:16:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T22:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=89722"},"modified":"2023-02-04T15:18:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T22:18:48","slug":"dolce-vita-la-1960","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=89722","title":{"rendered":"Dolce Vita, La (1960)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;Only love gives me strength.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/La-Dolce-Vita-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/La-Dolce-Vita-Poster-209x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-89723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/La-Dolce-Vita-Poster-209x300.png 209w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/La-Dolce-Vita-Poster-89x128.png 89w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/La-Dolce-Vita-Poster-188x270.png 188w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/La-Dolce-Vita-Poster.png 653w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nAn entertainment journalist (Marcello Mastroianni) fields distressed phone calls from his clingy girlfriend (Yvonne Furneaux) while having a fling with an heiress (Anouk Aimee), accompanying a buxomy actress (Anita Ekberg) on a trip around Rome, covering a rainy media spectacle visitation from the Madonna, and hanging out with his married philosopher-friend (Alain Cuny) at his home.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anita Ekberg Films<\/li>\n<li>Anouk Aimee Films<\/li>\n<li>Federico Fellini Films <\/li>\n<li>Italian Films<\/li>\n<li>Journalists<\/li>\n<li>Marcello Mastroianni Films <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Response to Peary&#8217;s Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nAs Peary writes, &#8220;Federico Fellini&#8217;s mammoth film about the meaninglessness of Rome&#8217;s &#8216;sweet life&#8217; is one of his most ambitious, fascinating, and popular works&#8221; &#8212; and also &#8220;his most cynical film.&#8221; Peary gives away a significant spoiler (occurring in the seventh night sequence out of nine) pretty early in his review, so I&#8217;ll bypass that and simply quote him noting that Mastroianni ultimately &#8220;realizes he has no escape from his worthless life&#8221; and &#8220;like all the others who have given up trying to find happiness or make a positive contribution to society, he dives headlong into orgies, cruelty, [and] planned frivolity.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Dancing.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Dancing-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Dancing-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Dancing-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Dancing-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Dancing-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Dancing-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Dancing.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Peary describes &#8220;Fellini&#8217;s depiction of the sweet life [<em>la dolce vita<\/em>]&#8221; as one in which &#8220;nights are given over to decadence, dawn is a quiet time for reflection and, this being Italy, guilt &#8212; but not enough guilt to abandon the ugly yet intoxicating life-style.&#8221; He points out that the &#8220;film is filled with memorable characters (who move in and out of the story) and classic scenes: a statue of Christ hanging from a helicopter&#8221;:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Helicopter-Cross.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Helicopter-Cross-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Helicopter-Cross-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Helicopter-Cross-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Helicopter-Cross-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Helicopter-Cross-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Helicopter-Cross-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Helicopter-Cross.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; &#8220;Anita Ekberg&#8217;s walk through a fountain&#8221;: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Ekberg-Fountain.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Ekberg-Fountain-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Ekberg-Fountain-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Ekberg-Fountain-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Ekberg-Fountain-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Ekberg-Fountain-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Ekberg-Fountain-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Ekberg-Fountain.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; &#8220;Mastroianni&#8217;s argument with Furneaux in their car&#8221;: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Car-Fight.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Car-Fight-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Car-Fight-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Car-Fight-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Car-Fight-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Car-Fight-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Car-Fight-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Car-Fight.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; &#8220;the night at the palace&#8221;: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Aimee.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Aimee-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Aimee-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Aimee-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Aimee-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Aimee-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Aimee-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Aimee.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; &#8220;the striptease&#8221;: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Striptease.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Striptease-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Striptease-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Striptease-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Striptease-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Striptease-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Striptease-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Striptease.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; &#8220;Mastroianni slapping and putting feathers on a dazed female partygoer during an orgy&#8221;: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Feathers.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Feathers-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Feathers-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Feathers-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Feathers-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Feathers-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Feathers-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Feathers.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; &#8220;etc.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>As the film which sparked the phrase &#8220;Papparazzi&#8221; &#8212; after the name of Marcello&#8217;s photographer-friend &#8220;Papparazzo&#8221; (Walter Santesso), who is hovering around the periphery at all times &#8212; this film is appropriately filled with frenzy, movement, and multiple jam-packed frames. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Santesso.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Santesso-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Santesso-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Santesso-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Santesso-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Santesso-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Santesso-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Santesso.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Indeed, it&#8217;s so easy to get caught up in the relentless energy of the narrative that the film&#8217;s more sobering moments &#8212; especially those near the end &#8212; come as a quietly disturbing shock. Despite its technical brilliance and historical relevance as a turning point in Fellini&#8217;s career, this is not a film I can imagine watching very often; it&#8217;s far too heartbreaking for that. However, it remains must-see viewing at least once for all film fanatics. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable Performances, Qualities, and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marcello Mastroianni as Marcello<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Mastroianni3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Mastroianni3-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Mastroianni3-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Mastroianni3-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Mastroianni3-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Mastroianni3-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Mastroianni3-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Mastroianni3.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Otello Martelli&#8217;s cinematography<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Waving.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Waving-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Waving-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Waving-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Waving-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Waving-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Waving-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Waving.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Cuny2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Cuny2-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Cuny2-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Cuny2-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Cuny2-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Cuny2-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Cuny2-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Cuny2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Fence.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Fence-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Fence-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Fence-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Fence-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Fence-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Fence-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Fence.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Numerous memorable scenes<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Rain.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Rain-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Rain-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Rain-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Rain-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Rain-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Rain-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Rain.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Smile.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Smile-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Smile-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Smile-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Smile-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Smile-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Smile-604x257.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dolce-Vita-Smile.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Nino Rota&#8217;s score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes, as a classic of Italian cinema. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foreign Gem<\/li>\n<li>Genuine Classic<\/li>\n<li>Important Director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> (<span style=\"color:red;font-weight:bold;\">Listed in <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-static\/1001Movies.htm\"><em>1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die<\/em><\/a><\/span>) <\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0053779\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/dvdsavant\/s4631dolc.html\">DVD Savant Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/movies\/article\/Fellini-s-bittersweet-masterpiece-grows-more-2733664.php\">SF Gate Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/moviediva.com\/reviewpages\/mdladolcevita\/\">Movie Diva Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Only love gives me strength.&#8221; Synopsis: An entertainment journalist (Marcello Mastroianni) fields distressed phone calls from his clingy girlfriend (Yvonne Furneaux) while having a fling with an heiress (Anouk Aimee), accompanying a buxomy actress (Anita Ekberg) on a trip around Rome, covering a rainy media spectacle visitation from the Madonna, and hanging out with his married philosopher-friend (Alain Cuny) at his home. 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