La Dolce Vita
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La Dolce Vita

Best from age 16 · NR · 1960 · 174 min

La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita follows journalist Marcello through a week in Rome, where he navigates the city's high society, glamorous parties, and personal struggles. He grapples with his ambitions as a writer, the demands of his relationships, and the emptiness he feels amidst the decadent nightlife. It's a reflective look at the search for meaning in a world of fleeting pleasures.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Strong

6/10

Romance & sensuality

Strong

6/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Frequent scenes of drinking and smoking
  • Depicts multiple extramarital affairs
  • Some suggestive attire and intimate moments

Models well

  • Self-discovery and ambition
  • The search for meaning
  • Critique of superficiality

Talk about it after

  • The true meaning of happiness
  • The allure of fame and wealth
  • Balancing personal desires and societal expectations
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Cast & crew

La Dolce Vita (1960) Original Trailer [FHD]

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