Bertolucci Quotes

Bertolucci is extraordinary in his ability to perceive, he's a poet...he is very easy to work for. (Marlon Brando)
I see wonderful films by Bertolucci, Visconti, and Fellini. View quote
Vincente Minnelli
Working with Bernardo Bertolucci was one of the greatest highlights of my whole life. It was such an incredible opportunity for me. View quote
Liv Tyler
October 14, 1972: that date should become a landmark in movie history comparable to May 29, 1913 - the night Le Sacre du Printemps was first performed - in music history. There was no riot, and no one threw anything at the screen, but I think it's fair to say that the audience was in a state of shock, because Last Tango in Paris has the same kind of hypnotic excitement as the Sacre, the same primitive force, and the same thrusting, jabbing eroticism. [...] Bertolucci and Brando have altered the face of an art form. Who was prepared for that? View quote
Pauline Kael
I've had the opportunity to work with so many great directors. Different styles, as well, like Gus Van Sant. He just does the casting and the milieu and let's you do your thing, quietly. Bertolucci, who can talk to you about your internal world in quite a creative way or just say, 'Well, put your hand over here.' View quote
Keanu Reeves