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Asa Nisi Masa is a cryptic phrase featured in a key scene of Federico Fellini's 1963 film 8½. The phrase is believed to originate from a children's linguistic game known as the "serpentine alphabet" (Italian: alfabeto serpentino), in which syllables like sa or si are inserted between the consonants of a word to obscure its meaning.
When decoded, "Asa Nisi Masa" reveals the Italian word anima, meaning "soul" or "spirit." This interpretation connects to the film’s themes of inner consciousness, memory, and the protagonist's search for personal and creative fulfillment.
The phrase has since become emblematic of Fellini’s surrealistic and introspective storytelling style.
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Art/Indie Rock from Athens, GA, circa 1995. Self-released/No label. Co-produced by Michael Stipe.
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