Paolo Sorrentino quotes

Paolo Sorrentino is an acclaimed Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his visually stunning and emotionally rich films. Known for works like "The Great Beauty" and "Youth," his movies often explore themes of beauty, power, and existential reflection. He has received numerous international awards, including an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Here are 12 of his quotes:

Wasting time is something that people do or feel all over the world, not just in Italy.

Paolo Sorrentino

The fear of old age is something that one feels when they're younger. Once you get to being old, you're already there, so you don't even think about it anymore.

Paolo Sorrentino

There's one thing that I like about Rome that was stated by Napoleon: that from sublime to pathetic is only one step away. And in Rome there's a constant shifting between sublime and pathetic.

Paolo Sorrentino

Rome is a city where in every corner you have a reminder of the sacred world. That's why I have sacred music, minimalist sacred music, which is also music I like, because at the end of the day, that's what I want to do.

Paolo Sorrentino

I hibernate. I hibernate until the next project takes shape in my mind.

Paolo Sorrentino

I usually don't say anything to the actors. It works better for me because when they come to the set, they are at the same time scared and excited because they are not well aware of what will happen.

Paolo Sorrentino

I do read a lot. I read more than I watch movies.

Paolo Sorrentino

There are contemporary artists that I hate with all my heart. These are provocateurs that are without feeling. Where is the real emotion?

Paolo Sorrentino

I think cinema has this beautiful component. It's a universal language.

Paolo Sorrentino

The thing is, even though you think a lot about your movie, and there's a lot of preparation behind it, the final end result completely goes beyond it. It's not something you're aware of.

Paolo Sorrentino