Sylvia seems unhappy with life and a lack of freedom in her work and relationships so while she is out in the streets of rome with Marcello she decides to go into the fountain and is a moment of rebellion and freedom for her.
Marcello and Magdalena driving. They come together throughout the movie and Magdalena is the woman Marcello wants but can't have.
Arial view of Rome
Paparazzo. Camera flash and photography is a big part of the film as our main character is a reporter himself and symbolizes the capture of moments in life that movie tries to be
Filming Miracle
Magdalena over fountain. She speaks through the fountain and Marcello can hear her from another room. This sort of symbolizes their connection but her emotional distance and unattainability
Woman at party in feathers. Marcello has a sort of outburst at this party in response to his grief over his friends suicide. I think she stands in as a human receptacle of his frustrations.
In la Dolce Vita, our main character, Marcello, a reporter, traverses Rome over a series of days. He has affairs, goes to parties, and covers stories. The movie explores the qualities of life and Marcello's search for fulfillment. It can go from exuberant and lively to existential and back again. The movie uses a romantic tone throughout. Rome and the characters and their passions are made to be beautiful and captivating, which makes the moments of unease and tragedy even more unsettling. Our lead Marcello, seems so sure and confident starting out so as he becomes more and more unsure as the movie goes on we feel this beautiful world coming apart. After we reach Marcello's breaking point, the movie is ended with an air of hope for the future.
Marcello attempts to find fulfillment as he ventures and parties around Rome in the hopes of human connection.
Inspo board
