8 1/2 / Corinth Films ; created and directed by Federico Fellini ; produced by Angelo Rizzoli.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | [United States] : Criterion Collection, 2009, ©1980. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (138 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([28] pages : illustrations ; 17 cm) |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Fellini, Federico. |
| Other author/creator | Mastroianni, Marcello, 1924-1996. |
| Other author/creator | Cardinale, Claudia, 1938-2025 |
| Other author/creator | Aimée, Anouk, 1932-2024 |
| Other author/creator | Milo, Sandra. |
| Other author/creator | Falk, Rossella, 1926-2013 |
| Other author/creator | Rizzoli, Angelo. |
| Other author/creator | Venanzo, Gianni di. |
| Other author/creator | Corinth Films. |
| Uniform title | Otto e mezzo (Motion picture) |
| Variant title | Eight and a half |
| Series | Criterion collection ; 140 Criterion collection (Blu-ray discs) ; 140. ^A1107879 Criterion collection 140. ^A458475 |
| Abstract | Fellini's acclaimed semi-autobiographical film that wanders through his life and fantasies. Bonus features include rare photographs, interviews, documentaries, commentary, and a booklet featuring essays by critics Tullio Kezich and Alexander Sesonske and writings by Fellini. |
| General note | Title from disc. |
| General note | New high-definition digital transfer of restored film elements with uncompressed monoaural soundtrack. |
| General note | Requires Blu-ray player. |
| General note | Originally released in 1980 ; 2009 DVD release. |
| General note | Special features include: introduction by filmmaker, Terry Gilliam ; audio commentary featuring film critic and Fellini friend, Gideon Bachmann, and NYU film professor, Antonio Monda ; high-definition digital transfer of a new restoration of Fellini: a directory's notebook, a 52 minute film by Federico Fellini ; The last sequence, a 52 minute documentary from 2003 on Fellini's last alternate ending for the film ; Nino rota: between cinema and concert, a 48 minute documentary about Fellini's longtime composer ; interviews with actress Sandra Milo, director Lina Wertmüller, and cinematographer Vittorio Storaro ; rare photographs from Bachmann's collection ; gallery of behind-the-scenes and production photos ; U.S. theatrical trailer ; new and improved English subtitle translation ; booklet featuring writings by Fellini and essays by critics Tullio Kezich and Alexander Sesonske. |
| Credits | Story by Federico Fellini and Ennioi Flaiano ; screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Ennion Flaiano, Brunello Rondi ; cinematographer, Gianni di Venanzo ; art director, Pietro Gherardi ; music, Nino Rota ; editor, Leo Catozzo. |
| Cast | Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Amiée, Sandra Milo, Rosella Falk. |
| Technical details | Blu-ray disc ; High-definition. |
| Technical details | This blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players. |
| Language | Italian dialogue; English subtitles. |
| Genre/form | Foreign films. |
| Other title | Last sequence. |
| Other title | Fellini: a director's notebook. |
| Other title | Nino Rota: between cinema and concert. |
| ISBN | 9781604651867 |
| ISBN | 1604651865 |
| UPC | 715515051613 |
| Publisher number | CC1854BD Criterion Collection |
| Stock number | Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PN1997 .O77 2009 BLU-RAY | ✔ Available | Place Hold |