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Quote by Pier Paolo Pasolini

“And dead an epoch of our existence, which in a world destined to humiliate us was moral light and resistance.”

Work

This book is a compilation of poems that explore a wide range of subjects and emotions, showcasing the beauty and depth of the poetic form. more

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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

“Ever since ROME, OPEN CITY, I have maintained a conscious, determined endeavor to try to understand the world in which I live, in a spirit of humility and respect for the facts and for history. What as the meaning of ROME, OPEN CITY? We were emerging from the tragedy of the war. We had all taken part in it, for we were all its victims. I sought only to picture the essence of things. I had absolutely no interest in telling a romanticized tale along the usual lives of film drama. The actual facts were each more dramatic than any screen cliche.”