A renowned film director Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni) is riding a wave of acclaim following the success of his last box office hit Unexpectedly Guido finds himself suffering from directors block As he struggles to find a new source of creativity & the inspiration to drive his next film he is distracted by various writers producers actors & actresses as well as his wife (Anouk Aimee) & his mistress (Sandra Milo) Mentally retreating from those around him he begins to recall major events in his life from both happy & painful childhood memories to the trials & tribulations of adulthood & the lovers won & lost over the years As his dreams & memories intertwine with the present reality Guido eventually begins to rediscover his missing muse Special Features Lost Sequence exclusive 50-minute documentary on the making of 8 12; as well as that films famously lost alternative ending Interview with Lina Wertmuller (the first woman ever to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Director); she started as Fellinis Assistant Director on 8 12; We caught up with her in Rome where she invites us into her home to reminisce about her friend
- Federico Tribute to Fellinis speech on receiving his Life Achievement Academy Award Reviews Theatrical Trailers Hot"es Theres no doubt that 812; is Fellinis real masterpiece Derek Malcolm The Guardian Beyond doubt a work of art of the first magnitude Newsweek Complex sexy endlessly imaginative & boasting moments of magic this is one of the best films about filmmaking cinemas greatest evocation of a creative mental block & perhaps the fullest expression of the term Fellini-esque Empire Masterpiece! Newsweek Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play