Paolo Sorrentino quotes

The way I work with my cinematographer is not based on general principles, but the ideas are triggered by the locations where we shoot. (Paolo Sorrentino)
Wasting time is something that people do or feel all over the world, not just in Italy. View quote
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The fear of old age is something that one feels when they're younger. Once you get to being old, you're already there, so you don't even think about it anymore. View quote
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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. View quote
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Rome is a city where in every corner you have a reminder of the sacred world. That's why I have sacred music, minimalist sacred music, which is also music I like, because at the end of the day, that's what I want to do. View quote
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I hibernate. I hibernate until the next project takes shape in my mind. View quote
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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. View quote
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I do read a lot. I read more than I watch movies. View quote
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There are contemporary artists that I hate with all my heart. These are provocateurs that are without feeling. Where is the real emotion? View quote
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I think cinema has this beautiful component. It's a universal language. View quote
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I don't use Twitter. I'm a serious person. (Paolo Sorrentino)
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. View quote
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