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Bernardo Bertolucci was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his provocative and visually stunning films. With masterpieces like The Last Emperor and Last Tango in Paris, Bertolucci explored themes of desire, identity, and political upheaval, often challenging societal norms. His cinematic style, blending historical epics with intimate stories, earned him critical acclaim and numerous accolades. Bertolucci's work encourages filmmakers and creatives to fearlessly confront taboo subjects, push the boundaries of storytelling, and craft visually compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.
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"I remember being young in the 1960s... we had a great sense of the future, a great big hope. This is what is missing in the youth today. This being able to dream and to change the world."

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"I left the ending ambiguous, because that is the way life is."

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"I don't film messages. I let the post office take care of those."

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"I think that I used to love Hollywood movies. I remember great phases and moments. But, unfortunately, now is not the moment."

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"A monoculture is not only Hollywood, but Americans trying to export democracy."

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"I don't think you can in any way export culture with guns or tanks."

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"I am still against any kind of censorship. It's a subject in my life that has been very important."

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