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“You live day by day. You can't build your life.”

Quote by Bernardo Bertolucci

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Bernardo Bertolucci

Bernardo Bertolucci is an Italian film director known for his profound artistic style and insightful exploration of themes such as history, politics, and human nature. His works often delve into the complexities of power, love, and identity, with films like 'The Last Emperor' and '1900' gaining international acclaim. more

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“What happened in the late Fifties, early Sixties in French cinema was a fantastic revolution. I was in Italy, but completely in love with the nouvelle vague movement, and directors like Godard, Truffaut, Demy. 'The Dreamers' was a total homage to cinema and that love for it.”

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