Federico Fellini’s dazzling, dreamlike masterpiece about a film director suffering creative block was made in Italy – among the studios and countryside of Rome, where reality and fantasy blur together.
Where was 8½ filmed?
8½ was filmed in Italy – in and around Rome and the Lazio countryside.
Every 8½ location, explained
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The spa – Lazio
The film’s resort used sets and locations around Rome and Lazio.
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The countryside – Filacciano and Viterbo
Rural dream scenes used Filacciano and Viterbo, north of Rome.
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Ostia – the coast
Some scenes used Ostia and the coast near Rome.
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The studios – Rome
Much of the film was built at studios in Rome.
Planning a visit
Rome and the Lazio countryside – the film’s real settings – are beautiful, accessible parts of Italy.
8½ Fun Facts
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Filmed in and around Rome The film used studios and the Lazio countryside near Rome.
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A film about filmmaking The story follows a blocked director making a film.
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The title's meaning It was Fellini’s eighth-and-a-half film.
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A landmark of cinema It is regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.
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Mastroianni stars Marcello Mastroianni plays the director Guido.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was 8½ filmed?
In Italy – in and around Rome and the Lazio countryside.
Is it set in Italy?
Yes – in an Italian spa town and dreamscape.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Rome and Lazio are accessible.
Who directed it?
Federico Fellini.
When was it released?
1963.
