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“I don't believe we shall ever again have any form of society in which men will be free. One should not hope for it. One should not hope for anything. Hope is invented by politicians to keep the electorate happy.”

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Pier Paolo Pasolini

Italian film director known for his unique artistic style and profound social criticism. Pasolini's films spanned a variety of styles, from Neorealism to political satire, often exploring themes of class, gender, and social inequality. His notable works include 'La Dolce Vita', 'The Decameron', and 'Sodoma 120 Days'. more

“Death does determine life. Once life is finished it acquires a sense; up to that point it has not got a sense; its sense is suspended and therefore ambiguous. However, to be sincere I must add that for me death is important only if it is not justified and rationalized by reason. For me death is the maximum of epicness and death.”

Ifs Doe Important Reason Life Is Add Determine Finished Acquire Sincere Justified Maximum Ambiguous Suspended

Book:P.P.P., Pier Paolo Pasolini: Pier Paolo Pasolini and Death

Source: P.P.P., Pier Paolo Pasolini: Pier Paolo Pasolini and Death

“I've lost all my money on these films. They are not commercial. But I'm glad to lose it this way. To have for a souvenir of my life pictures like Umberto D. and The Bicycle Thief.”

Way Film Lost Loses Glad Thieves Bicycle Souvenirs

Author:Vittorio De Sica

“I try to capture reality, nothing else.”

Trying Reality Capture

Author:Roberto Rossellini

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