JULIET OF THE SPIRITS (DVD) DVD

Juliet of the Spirits
Juliet of the Spirits is a fantastical showcase for Federico Fellini's vibrant imagery, starring his wife, Giulietta Masina, as the titular leading character. Juliet is a wealthy housewife who constantly fears her husband, Giorgio (Mario Pisu), is cheating on her. While she yearns for a peaceful intimate evening on the night of their 15th anniversary, the egotistical Giorgio has forgotten about it and instead arrives home with his eccentric friends. After a trip to a séance, Juliet is haunted by images from the spirit world, including obsessions from her past involving religion and her late relatives. With her sisters and mother prying into her life, Juliet seems to be seeking an inner peace amidst all the sexual temptations surrounding her. She meets her neighbor, Suzy (Sandra Milo), a showy pleasure-seeker who lives in a sensual playhouse. It appears that all of Juliet's family, friends, and fantasies demand that she loosen up and embrace sexual freedom, yet she remains chaste and dowdy, lamenting over her unfaithful husband. The reasons for Juliet's repression are not clearly defined by the narrative, despite glimpses into her supposed imagination. Forced to endure the constant bombardment of sexually charged imaginings, the demure Juliet retreats on her own. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Cast Giulietta Masina as Juliet Mario Pisu as Giorgio Sandra Milo as Susy Valentina Cortese as Valentina Sylva Koscina as Sylva Caterina Boratto as Juliet's Mother Alba Cancellieri as Juliet as a Child Luisa della Noce as Adele Sabrina Gigli as Granddaughter Rosella di Sepio as Granddaughter Lou Gilbert as Grandfather Silvana Jachino as Dolores Elena Fondra as Elena José-Luis de Villalonga as Friends of Giorgio Cesarino Miceli Picardi as Friend of Giorgio Elisabetta Gray as Juliet's Maid Seyna Seyn as Masseuse Dina de Santis as Susy's Maid Dany Paris as Desperate Friend Fred Williams as Arabian Prince Alberto Plebani as Lynx-Eyes Anne Francine as Psychoanalyst Mario Conocchia as Family Lawyer Friedrich Ledebur as Headmaster Massimo Sarchielli as Valentina's Lover Giorgio Ardisson as Dolores' models Bob Edwards as Dolores's models

Crew Piero Gherardi - Art Director Piero Gherardi - Costume Designer Federico Fellini - Director Ruggero Mastroianni - Editor Nino Rota - Composer (Music Score) Emilo Trani - Makeup Otello Fava - Makeup Gianni Di Venanzo - Cinematographer Angelo Rizzoli - Producer Giantito Burchiellaro - Set Designer E. Benazzi Taglietti - Set Designer Luciano Ricceri - Set Designer Federico Fellini - Screenwriter Brunello Rondi - Screenwriter Ennio Flaiano - Screenwriter Tullio Pinelli - Screenwriter

Juliet of the Spirits
The first Fellini film in color, Juliet of the Spirits is one of the director's lesser-known works and one with enigmatic meanings. Intending to reveal the fantasies and inner world of Juliet (played by Fellini's wife, Giulietta Masina), the fantastic events still seem to be streaming from Fellini himself. Memorable moments -- like the seaside parade and a bed with a slide into a pool -- show the director indulging in his gift for painting bizarre images. However, the story suffers compared to the vivid appeal of the visual spectacle. Masina's talents are almost mocked as she seems uncomfortably placed in the realm of her husband's fantasies while playing a wronged wife. The parallel relationship of the fictional Juliet and Giorgio with Masina and Fellini is further complicated by the presence of the flamboyant Suzy (Sandra Milo), who appeared in 8 1/2 as the mistress. Apparently, the husband and wife fought on the set, and it is debatable as to what the ending scene means, where Juliet walks off into the distance. For Fellini, she is embracing her freedom; for Masina, she was descending into loneliness. Not the best picture from either, Fellini's La Strada and Nights of Cabiria make far better use of Masina's sweet and charming comic talents. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
 

Piero Gherardi: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Color Costume Design (nominated)

Golden Globe, Best Foreign Film - Foreign Language (winner) National Board of Review, Best Foreign Film (winner) New York Film Critics Circle, Best Foreign Film (winner)

General Specifications: Language Options: Italian Subtitle Options: English Sound Processing: 5.1: 5 full-range channels. Includes 3 for the front speakers, 2 surround channels for rear speakers, & 1 low-frequency effects (LFE) channel to carry deep bass effects 1: PCM mono Additional Features: New digital transfer, enhanced for 16x9 televisions "Familiar Spirits," a 19-minute interview with Fellini by Ian Dallas Theatrical trailer New and improved English subtitle translation Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1: Theatre Wide-Screen MPAA Rating: DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: Content Length: 137 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 0. Chapters 1. "Their Anniversary" [6:26] 2. "Do You Love Me?" [2:16] 3. "Love for Everybody" [7:09] 4. "There's a Real Vision!" [6:19] 5. "Your Husband Is Shameless" [3:47] 6. "I Had Something at the Office" [1:50] 7. "Gabriella..." [3:47] 8. Bishma [2:58] 9. "Love Thy Wife as Thyself" [3:59] 10. "Do You Know the Kama Sutra?" [7:26] 11. "Granddad's Dancer" [4:26] 12. "Secret Thirsts" [9:42] 13. "The Worst Kind of Thief" [6:04] 14. "Afraid of God" [2:02] 15. "Did You See God?" [4:25] 16. Suzy [1:41] 17. "I Watched You So Many Times" [1:15] 18. The Treehouse [8:29] 19. "A Friend" [6:39] 20. The Party at Suzy's [5:31] 21. "Juliet, Come Up" [4:38] 22. American Doctor [6:42] 23. At Gabriella's [9:37] 24. "Good-Bye, Then" [3:08] 25. "A Long Sleep" [5:19] 26. Color Bars [11:55]