Juliet of the Spirits (1965)
The inhibitions... the desires... the obsessions... of a jealous woman held prisoner by her own dreams
Genre : Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime : 2H 28M
Director : Federico Fellini
Writer : Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Ennio Flaiano, Brunello Rondi
Synopsis
Middle-aged Giulietta grows suspicious of her husband, Giorgio, when his behavior grows increasingly questionable. One night when Giorgio initiates a seance amongst his friends, Giulietta gets in touch with spirits and learns more about herself and her painful past. Slightly skeptical, but intrigued, she visits a mystic who gives her more information -- and nudges her toward the realization that her husband is indeed a philanderer.
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