From the creative team behind the Oscar-winning Broadway adaptation of
Chicago comes a lavish feature take on the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by
Federico Fellini's whimsical classic 8 1/2. Directed by
Rob Marshall and produced by The Weinstein Company, Nine details the effort made by world class filmmaker Guido Contini (
Javier Bardem) in realizing his latest cinematic vision while simultaneously balancing his relationships with the many passionate and influential women in his life, including his mistress Carla (Penelope Cruz) and wife Louisa (
Marion Cotillard). Original lyricist and composer Maury Yeston serves as co-executive producer for the filmed version of his own 1982 Broadway hit. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide