I Vitelloni

I Vitelloni

A daring story of uninhibited youth!

Directed by Federico Fellini

Produced by Peg-Films, Cité Films

1953103 min7.7 / 10

A wry, observational portrait of aimless youth in postwar Italy, balancing affection for its characters with clear-eyed critique of their moral drift and unfulfilled ambitions.

Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto, the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next.

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  • Is I Vitelloni scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is I Vitelloni violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is I Vitelloni sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is I Vitelloni easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does I Vitelloni end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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