Scene from Fellini's 8 1/2

Two magicians performing at a dinner party succesfully read the words "Asa nisi masa" from Guido's mind. As the scene progresses into a flashback sequence, we are given a glimpse into Guido's childhood and the origins of the cryptic phrase are revealed.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• federico
• fellini
• otto
• mezzo
• marcello
• mastroianni
• asa
• nisi
• masa

[mindstormsabrewin]

This is such a beautiful scene. The music is magnificent. The woman singing is heartbreaking! It is so warm and maternal. One of the most magical scenes in any movie. Todays filmmakers have a lot to learn.

[monkeybizwak]

If you study film...plz do the world a favor and quit now... if you cannot see the genius in this you are not fit to criticize let alone make cinematography

[bigNberlin2]

@mindstormsabrewin And they'll never learn it, sadly!

[fjeljep]

@mindstormsabrewin exactly !

[fjeljep]

These scene makes me feel very good, like i would be the child that is being bathed and that guitar in the background sounding makes me feel really warm and i feel like it would be my memories

[saqibk1]

Hwo was the greatest Kubrick or Fellini???

[torpedosable]

@marinicaa thanks

[marinicaa]

@torpedosable It's Pig Latin. It means Anima A-sa NI-si MA-sa. 

[torpedosable]

what does it mean ''ASA NISI MASA''? It means nothing in italian

[AsaNisiMasa1963]

@mindstormsabrewin To be fair...Fellini is not a filmmaker. He is an artist. And there are very few of those in the medium of cinema.