Italian film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) tries to come up with a premise for his new film, while dealing with his wife, his mistress and his leading lady. As he struggles for ideas, he recalls his memories of his mother, as well as his time with an alluring young woman who gave him his first sexual experience. Directed by Rob Marshall. Penélope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren.