Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita (1960) remains one of cinema’s most iconic portraits of modern life—an intoxicating swirl of nightlife, celebrity, and existential searching. Following journalist Marcello (played by Marcello Mastroianni) as he drifts through Rome’s decadent cafés, parties, and scandals, the film gave us indelible images: Anita Ekberg wading into the Trevi Fountain, paparazzi chasing stars, and a vision of “the sweet life” both glamorous and hollow. More than a movie, La Dolce Vita became a touchstone of style, a critique of fame culture, and one of Fellini’s defining works.