This was something seriously special. The film is gorgeous with the best cinematography and lighting I’ve ever seen. I was shown three scenes from this out of context in film school during cinematography class and the moments always stuck with me, but I just never got around to seeing this until now. Dominique Sanda was stunning in this. She is so seductive — not only pulling Marcello and Giulia into her, but the audience as well. I can't wait to explore more of her filmography. This was also such an interesting and formative film for me to this at this point in my life. I just turned 30 and examining the meanings of life and normalcy feels like an everyday thing. They were all on display here. I loved it.
