La Dolce Vita

In this iconic film directed by Federico Fellini, the story follows Marcello Rubini, a disenchanted journalist navigating the hedonistic lifestyle of Rome’s elite. As he drifts through a series of encounters with various characters, including a Swedish-American actress played by Anita Ekberg, Marcello grapples with the emptiness of his existence. The film is renowned for its exploration of existential themes and its vivid depiction of 1960s Rome. It won the Palme d’Or at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival and is celebrated for its innovative narrative style. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.