Wednesday, October 12, 2011

La Dolce Vita

Today I'm sharing with all of you the last postcard I received... it was from Stephanie at La Dolce Vita. She has a very nice blog where she shares beautiful images she takes of everything that happens around her.

Another thing I love about her blog is the name because it's the same of one of my favorite movies... have you seen it? I love that it's a satire of the lifestyle of the time {similar to today!} where people were influenced by the empty lifestyle of celebrities and the aristocracy... which is what has made it relevant for over 50 years!


The movie tells the story of a week in the life of Marcello {played by the wonderful Marcello Mastroiani} who is a journalist who is unhappy with everything in his life from his girlfriend all the way to his job. This feeling send him on a quest to find happiness and love which seem to always be out of his reach {sounds familiar?}.


The movie is about 3 hours long so you can take it in doses because it's divided in 7 episodes and each one covers a night in the of Marcello. My favorite episodes are the ones with Anouk Aimee and the one at La Fontana di Trevi {the most popular ones} because they show Marcello as the quintessential ladies man {sounds familiar?}.



Finally, if you are looking for some great music check out the soundtrack of this movie composed by Nino Rota who composed most of the music for all of Fellini's movies as well as the Godfatherand Romeo and Juliet in 1968.

Have a great day and enjoy the "Sweet Life"
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32 comments:

  1. StephanieOctober 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Hope your birthday was wonderful! thanks for the sweet compliments!

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  2. jeanette from everton terraceOctober 12, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    You know, I've heard the soundtrack but never seen the movie! Is this the one the Daniel Day Lewis one was based on?

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  3. AlexaOctober 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Love that. I have to see the movie! :)

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  4. birdie to beOctober 12, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Love pictures! Hope you had a fabulous birthday!

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  5. NancyOctober 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Such a cute post card -- and an interesting post about a movie I've heard of, but have never seen. :)

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  6. Tiffany KadaniOctober 12, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love the 1968 Romeo and Juliet! Sweet postcard!

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  7. The Dainty Dolls HouseOctober 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Very sweet!! x

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  8. kOctober 12, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    hmmm i have never seen that movie..it sounds like i'd like it though.

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  9. A Crimson KissOctober 12, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Can you believe I've never seen La Dolce Vita? Adding it to the Netflix queue now!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    what a sweet postcard ~ i just love the simple drawings! and i've never seen this movie {i'm a big fan of old movies} so i need to rent it soon!! happy wednesday to you!!
    xoxo ~ kristina

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  11. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEOctober 12, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    One of my all time favorite movies!!! And the postcard is just adorable. Off to check out her blog now :) xoxo

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  12. the nyanzi reportOctober 12, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    oh how sweet.

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  13. Selvaggia CapizziOctober 12, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Of course I saw it! I am italian! I love this movie!

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  14. FashionJazzOctober 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I have not seen this movie yet...sounds good :)

    Happy Wednesday xx

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  15. JamieOctober 12, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Now I want to dig out this movie

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  16. BonnieOctober 12, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    The pictures are really pretty. I need to see this movie!

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  17. MaiaOctober 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    What a cute idea with the postcards! It's so fun how blogging really helps people connect. Thanks for visiting my blog and I hope you had a great birthday.

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  18. Style, She WroteOctober 12, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What a lovely postcard and fantastic film! Thanks for sharing! xo style, she wrote

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  19. The Foolish AestheteOctober 12, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Oh, I love Fellini films!!! I just saw 8 1/2 again recently and wanted to see all his other films afterwards. Everyone is always so sophisticated and beautiful, and of course, his filming and story telling are superb. Thanks for posting about it!

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  20. A Life Un-StyledOctober 12, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    You've made me want to watch this again!

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  21. Bravoe RunwayOctober 12, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I always love these postcards you get! I certainly love old movies!

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  22. Life Through Preppy GlassesOctober 12, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    so nice of her to send a postcard for your birthday! I havent received a postcard in i dont even know how long haha.

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  23. Noodles and WafflesOctober 12, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I watched this movie earlier this year and did not understand it. I'll have to try again.

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  24. Bad JoanOctober 12, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    never seen the movie but it's on the list!

    GTBB,
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  25. Wander.LustOctober 13, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    so i have never watched the whole movie but i have seen that scene and loved it, maybe it's time i rent that dvd!

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  26. honey my heartOctober 13, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    great postcard! it's sweet.

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  27. zansotOctober 13, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Im definitely watching this!

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  28. MimiOctober 13, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    aww, i am still not over how wonderful the whole postcard idea is. :)

    p.s. i haven't seen this movie, but i think i'll check it out.

    <3, Mimi
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  29. Posh.KayOctober 13, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I love that movie! Those women were true divas - deminine and classy! Want to watch it again now! :) Great post dear!!

    K.
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  30. Huckleberry CreativeOctober 13, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Sweet postcard! And I love Fellini too!

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  31. PlamiOctober 13, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I love old Italian cinema! The movies are just so beautiful and cozy!


    XoXo
    Plami

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  32. Erin LianOctober 16, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Lovely lovely postcard :) That film/episodes does look a bit epic! <3

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