Juliet of the Spirits
Seen it?1965 | 148 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won an Oscar and it earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Award: Best Actress. Won 4 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Award: Best Foreign Language Film, Golden Globe Award: Best Supporting Actress, Golden Globe Award: Best Cinematography (Color), Golden Globe Award: Best Production Design. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars and 2 more Golden Globes. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$79K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Federico Fellini
- Giulietta MasinaGiulietta Boldrini
- Sandra MiloSuzy / Iris / Fanny
- Mario PisuGiorgio (Giulietta's husband)
- Valentina CorteseValentina
- Valeska GertPijma
- José Luis de VilallongaGiorgio's friend
- Friedrich von LedeburMedium
- Caterina BorattoGiulietta's mother
- Lou GilbertGrandfather
- Luisa Della NoceAdele