Quotes

Politics? As long as the politicians have no relation with art, culture and civilization, there is no hope.

Cinema belongs to music. As you say concerto, sonata of suite, you can say that a film is a Symphonic Poem, with the movement of images in place of the soloist.

I don't believe in talent. I think that the creation evolves together with the human consciousness. You become a better director become a better person.

As I learned by the reception of my films, I am sure that films can really change the human consciousness.

In my childhood, I wanted to become an Opera singer. Specifically, a basso profondo. I also studied the part of Mephistofele, in Arrigo Boito's opera. I believe that my love for the Italian Opera is obvious in my films.