Juliet of the Spirits
Juliet of the Spirits is a 1965 fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Federico Fellini and starring Giulietta Masina, Sandra Milo, Mario Pisu, Valentina Cortese, and Valeska Gert. The film is about the visions, memories, and mysticism that help a middle-aged woman find the strength to leave her philandering husband. The film uses "caricatural types and dream situations to represent a psychic landscape". It was Fellini's first feature-length color film, but followed his use of color in "The Temptation of Doctor Antonio" episode in the portmanteau film, Boccaccio '70 (1962).
Plot
Giulietta Boldrini, an upper-class housewife, attempts to deal with her mundane life and philandering, oppressive husband, Giorgio, by exploring the odd lifestyle of a glamorous neighbour, Suzy, as well as through dreams, visions and fantasies. As she taps into her desires (and her demons) she slowly gains greater self-awareness, leading to independence, although, according to Masina (Fellini's wife), the ending's meaning is debatable.
Cast
- Alberto Plebani
- Alicia Brandet
- Anne Francine
- Assunta Stacconi
- Bill Edwards
- Carlo Pisacane
- Caterina Boratto
- Claudie Lange
- Dany París
- Dina De Santis
- Fred Williams
- Friedrich von Ledebur
- George Ardisson
- Giulietta Masina
- Guido Alberti
- Inna Alexeievna
- Jacques Herlin
- José Luis de Vilallonga
- Lou Gilbert
- Luisa della Noce
- Maria Cumani Quasimodo
- Marilù Tolo
- Mario Conocchia
- Mario Pisu
- Mary Arden
- Massimo Sarchielli
- Milena Vukotic
- Mino Doro
- Rika Dialina
- Sandra Milo
- Silvana Jachino
- Sylva Koscina
- Valentina Cortese
- Valeria Sabel
- Valeska Gert
More details
| author | Brunello Rondi Ennio Flaiano Federico Fellini Tullio Pinelli |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Italy |
| director | Federico Fellini |
| editor | Ruggero Mastroianni |
| events | Anima daydream escapism gender role housewife Marital breakdown marriage self-discovery |
| genre | comedy-drama fantasy |
| keywords | end explore |
| musicBy | Nino Rota |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color |
| producer | Angelo Rizzoli Clemente Fracassi Henry Deutschmeister |
| productionCompany | Federiz Francoriz Production |
| publisher | Cineriz Inter France Distribution |