What always made me proud - almost blushing with pride - is that Francis Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg all told me that 'The Conformist' is their first modern influence. Bernardo Bertolucci blushconformistcoppola Change image and share on social
I think that I used to love Hollywood movies. I remember great phases and moments. But, unfortunately, now is not the moment. Bernardo Bertolucci greathollywoodlove Change image and share on social
A monoculture is not only Hollywood, but Americans trying to export democracy. Bernardo Bertolucci americandemocracyexport Change image and share on social
I wanted to have a reaction from the audience. I wanted to be able to talk to somebody, and not be talking just to myself. That's when I did 'The Conformist,' 'Last Tango in Paris,' etc. And I found it was incredibly rewarding, something new. Bernardo Bertolucci audienceconformistfind share on social
Sometimes I think that I understand my movies after I make them. Really. I go very often off of instinct. Bernardo Bertolucci instinctmakemovie Change image and share on social
I like that 3D is based on the fact that you look with two eyes, so two cameras imitate that. Bernardo Bertolucci basecameraeye Change image and share on social
I like to be in a huis clos, as the French say - in one place. It's something that in general can create a bit of claustrophobia. But for me, claustrophobia becomes almost immediately claustrophilia. I love it! Bernardo Bertolucci biteclaustrophiliaclaustrophobia share on social
I am still against any kind of censorship. It's a subject in my life that has been very important. Bernardo Bertolucci censorshipimportantkind Change image and share on social
To explore technology for me is something that I have to do. Otherwise, I feel completely left in the back... abandoned. Bernardo Bertolucci abandonbackcompletely Change image and share on social
English dialogues are always just what you need and nothing more - like something out of Hemingway. In Italian and in French, dialogues are always theatrical, literary. You can do more with it. Bernardo Bertolucci dialogueenglishfrench Change image and share on social
