# La Dolce Vita (1960) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/la-dolce-vita-1960/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 91% |
| Editorial Rating | 98/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 83% (excluded from composite) |
| 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) |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

La Dolce Vita (1960) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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.
- Won Best Production — David di Donatello 1961

## Where to watch

South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is La Dolce Vita worth watching?**
La Dolce Vita holds a 91% 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?**
91% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (98/100), Metascore (98/100), Letterboxd (4.3/5), and IMDb (8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did La Dolce Vita win?**
La Dolce Vita won Best Production (David di Donatello 1961).

**Where can I watch La Dolce Vita?**
La Dolce Vita is on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

---
Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

Markdown mirror: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/la-dolce-vita-1960.md