The way I work with my cinematographer is not based on general principles, but the ideas are triggered by the locations where we shoot.

- 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

It's better to face some problems as soon as you can.

- 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 …

- 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 be…

- Paolo Sorrentino

Andreotti had style and class; Berlusconi does not

- Paolo Sorrentino

Thank you to Italy. That is a crazy country but beautiful.

- 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 i…

- Paolo Sorrentino

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

- Paolo Sorrentino