Juliet of the Spirits
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Juliet of the Spirits is a 1965 Italian film directed by Federico Fellini
that 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" in the portmanteau film Boccaccio '70
(1962).
Juliet of the Spirits won a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
) explores her subconscious and the odd lifestyle of her sexy neighbor, Suzy (Sandra Milo
), as she attempts to deal with her mundane life and her philandering oppressive husband (Mario Pisu
). As she increasingly taps into her desires (and her demons) she slowly gains greater self-awareness leading to independence.
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI , was an Italian film director and scriptwriter. Known for a distinct style that blends fantasy and baroque images, he is considered one of the most influential and widely revered filmmakers of the 20th century...
that 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" in the portmanteau film Boccaccio '70
Boccaccio '70
Boccaccio '70 is a 1962 Italian portmanteau film directed by Mario Monicelli, Federico Fellini, Luchino Visconti and Vittorio de Sica, from an idea by Cesare Zavattini...
(1962).
Juliet of the Spirits won a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
Plot
Giulietta (Giulietta MasinaGiulietta Masina
Giulietta Masina was an Italian film and stage actress. She starred in La Strada and Nights of Cabiria, both winners of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, in 1956 and 1957, respectively...
) explores her subconscious and the odd lifestyle of her sexy neighbor, Suzy (Sandra Milo
Sandra Milo
Sandra Milo is an Italian actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles in Federico Fellini's 8½ and Juliet of the Spirits, winning a Silver Ribbon best supporting actress award for each film.-Career:...
), as she attempts to deal with her mundane life and her philandering oppressive husband (Mario Pisu
Mario Pisu
Mario Pisu was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 90 films between 1935 and 1976.-Selected filmography:* The Organizer * Juliet of the Spirits * Me, Me, Me... and the Others...
). As she increasingly taps into her desires (and her demons) she slowly gains greater self-awareness leading to independence.
Cast
- Giulietta MasinaGiulietta MasinaGiulietta Masina was an Italian film and stage actress. She starred in La Strada and Nights of Cabiria, both winners of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, in 1956 and 1957, respectively...
- Giulietta Boldrini - Sandra MiloSandra MiloSandra Milo is an Italian actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles in Federico Fellini's 8½ and Juliet of the Spirits, winning a Silver Ribbon best supporting actress award for each film.-Career:...
- Suzy / Iris / Fanny - Mario PisuMario PisuMario Pisu was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 90 films between 1935 and 1976.-Selected filmography:* The Organizer * Juliet of the Spirits * Me, Me, Me... and the Others...
- Giorgio (Giulietta's husband) - Valentina Cortese - Valentina
- Valeska GertValeska GertValeska Gert was a German Jewish dancer and cabaret artist. She was also active as an actress and artists' model.-Life and career:...
- Pijma - José Luis de Vilallonga - Giorgio's friend (as José De Villalonga)
- Friedrich von LedeburFriedrich von LedeburGraf Friedrich Anton Maria Hubertus Bonifacius von Ledebur-Wicheln was an actor who was known for Moby Dick , Alexander the Great and Slaughterhouse-Five .Ledebur was born in Austria-Hungary in 1900...
- Medium (as Fredrich Ledebur) - Caterina BorattoCaterina BorattoCaterina Boratto was an Italian film actress. She appeared in 50 films between 1937 and 1993.-Selected filmography:* 8½ * Juliet of the Spirits * Me, Me, Me... and the Others...
- Giulietta's mother - Lou Gilbert - Grandfather
- Luisa Della Noce - Adele
- Silvana JachinoSilvana JachinoSilvana Jachino was an Italian film actress. She appeared in 65 films between 1936 and 1970.She was born in Milan, Italy and died in Rimini, Italy.-Selected filmography:* We Were Seven Widows...
- Dolores - Milena VukoticMilena VukoticMilena Vukotic is a former ballerina and a stage, television, and film actress.Vukotic was born in Rome, to a Serbian Montenegrian comediographer father and an Italian pianist/composer mother....
- Elisabeta (the maid) - Fred Williams - Lynx-Eyes' agent
- Dany París - Desperate friend
- Anne FrancineAnne FrancineAnne Francine was an American actress and cabaret singer. She is well-known for her role as villain Flora Simpson Reilly in the American television series Harper Valley PTA.-Biography:...
- Psychodramatist