Review of Juliet of the Spirits (1965) by David S — 15 Feb 2009
Fellini's first full-length color film doesn't disappoint in visual terms. It's a gem to watch, though at times a bit indulgent.
The movie is probably most interesting when viewed in the context of Fellini and Masina's relationship at the time it was made, or in the context of the rest of Fellini's films, in that it definitely puts a different perspective on fidelity issues explored in 8 1/2 or La Dolce Vita.
Unlike Fellini's better work, the film lacks a good deal of humor that was visible in his neo-realism work or even in the surrealism of 8 1/2 (the harem scene is actually quite funny before it gets weird). All the surrealism here is for the most part nightmarish. This also is the delightful Giulietta Masina we saw in La Strada or Nights of Cabiria.
This review of Juliet of the Spirits (1965) was written by David S on 15 Feb 2009.
Juliet of the Spirits has generally received very positive reviews.
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