Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.
A good-natured but unlucky Italian is constantly going on a difficult situations, but never lose his mood.
The frustrating adventures of a humble employee who all the time has to fullfill the wishes and desires of his bosses.
