Film In Context: La Dolce Vita Stephen Gundle settles in the stalls to re-view the epochal Fellini film that defined the hedonistic spirit of post-war Italy. Stephen Gundle | Published in History Today Volume 50 Issue 1 January 2000 Although it was made forty years ago, La Dolce Vita remains a very contemporary film. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.