Juliet of the Spirits

"The inhibitions... the desires... the obsessions... of a jealous woman held prisoner by her own dreams"

1965 2h 28m IT

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7.2

SOLID

★7.2TMDB · 350

ComedyDramaFantasy

Synopsis

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Middle-aged Giulietta grows suspicious of her husband, Giorgio, when his behavior grows increasingly questionable. One night when Giorgio initiates a seance amongst his friends, Giulietta gets in touch with spirits and learns more about herself and her painful past. Slightly skeptical, but intrigued, she visits a mystic who gives her more information -- and nudges her toward the realization that her husband is indeed a philanderer.

“The inhibitions... the desires... the obsessions... of a jealous woman held prisoner by her own dreams”

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Cast

Giulietta Masina
Giulietta Boldrini
Sandra Milo
Suzy / Iris / Fanny
Mario Pisu
Giorgio (Giulietta's husband)
Valentina Cortese
Valentina
Valeska Gert
Pijma
José Luis de Vilallonga
Giorgio's friend
Friedrich von Ledebur
Medium
Caterina Boratto
Giulietta's mother

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Federico Fellini
Writers: Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Federico Fellini
Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Countries: Italy, France

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ERA

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61 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Federico Fellini, shot by Gianni Di Venanzo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nino Rota. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Giulietta Masina and Sandra Milo and Mario Pisu carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The inhibitions... the desires... the obsessions... of a jealous woman held prisoner by her own dreams".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Federico Fellini directs. Gianni Di Venanzo behind the camera. Nino Rota scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in English, Italian, French, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

161 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish.
3International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
4Directed by Federico Fellini, shot by Gianni Di Venanzo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nino Rota. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Giulietta Masina and Sandra Milo and Mario Pisu carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "The inhibitions... the desires... the obsessions... of a jealous woman held prisoner by her own dreams".
9IMDB entry: tt0059229 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.