The thing is, even though you think a lot about your movie, and there's a lot of preparation behind it, the final end result completely goes beyond it. It's not something you're aware of.

Andreotti had style and class; Berlusconi does not

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

The thing is, even though you think a lot about your movie, and there's a lot of preparation behind it, the final end result completely goes beyond it. It's not something you're aware of.

I don't use Twitter. I'm a serious person.

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.