Andreotti had style and class; Berlusconi does not

There's one thing that I like about Rome that was stated by Napoleon: that from sublime to pathetic is only one step away. And in Rome there's a constant shifting between sublime and pathetic.

Andreotti had style and class; Berlusconi does not

There are contemporary artists that I hate with all my heart. These are provocateurs that are without feeling. Where is the real emotion?

I do read a lot. I read more than I watch movies.

The way I work with my cinematographer is not based on general principles, but the ideas are triggered by the locations where we shoot.

I usually don't say anything to the actors. It works better for me because when they come to the set, they are at the same time scared and excited because they are not well aware of what will happen.