Watch Giulietta in "The Nights of Cabiria (Le notti di Cabiria)" I believe it is her most deep and enduring role. Of her character, when Fellini was asked "who of your characters, do you feel the most worry for?" He answered "Cabiria"
Rent a ramshackle cabin in the middle of a barren wasteland. Dig a hole into the bone-dry soil and plant an apple tree. Water and keep tending it. Feed the birds and prepare a spacious bath for them. Have a frugal dinner, and although you hanker for more: Stay hungry! Watch a double feature of La Strada and Eraserhead instead. Thank me later.