La Dolce Vita, film illustrates the life of Marcello where he gets lost while trying to write a story over seven days. The title of this movie could be very controversial due to the Marcello experiences. It is clear that Marcello, ultimately, is faced with challenges while trying to write, such as, the death of Steiner. In addition, Marcello takes advantage of meeting new women. Ultimately, La Dolce Vita continuously touches upon Jesus; however, Marcello is faces with unfaithful events.
I like how you mention the unfaithful events Marcello deals with, despite being a religious man. I think Fellini excelled at portraying the idea that even though the characters we see in the movie are rich aristocrats, the have their own flaws and shortcomings as well. This is clear when looking at the aristocrats Marcello associates with, but it is even more obvious when analyzing the actions of Marcello himself. In the end, his struggle to stay faithful is almost a symbol of how Italian society itself searched for meaning post-religious world.
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