# La Dolce Vita (1960) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/la-dolce-vita-1960/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 83% |
| Metascore | 98/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Federico Fellini |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 174 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 1960 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

La Dolce Vita (1960) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Fellini's portrait of modern fame invented the paparazzi era and still defines Italian cinema abroad. Critics and audiences diverge (98% critic vs 83% audience). Metascore 98/100. Directed by Federico Fellini.

## Critics consensus

Fellini's portrait of modern fame invented the paparazzi era and still defines Italian cinema abroad.

## Synopsis

A gossip columnist drifts through Rome's decadent elite parties, searching for meaning amid celebrity, sin, and spiritual emptiness.

## Cast

Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 1960, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is La Dolce Vita worth watching?**
La Dolce Vita holds a 89% Celluloid Score. Fellini's portrait of modern fame invented the paparazzi era and still defines Italian cinema abroad.

**What is La Dolce Vita about?**
A gossip columnist drifts through Rome's decadent elite parties, searching for meaning amid celebrity, sin, and spiritual emptiness.

**Who directed La Dolce Vita?**
La Dolce Vita (1960) was directed by Federico Fellini.

**What is the Celluloid Score of La Dolce Vita?**
89% — the average of five public sources: critics 98%, audience 83%, Metascore 98/100, Letterboxd 4.3/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch La Dolce Vita?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the La Dolce Vita page for current options.

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