Till now I have never shot a scene without taking account of what stands behind the actors because the relationship between people and their surroundings is of prime importance. – Michelangelo Antonioni
I meant exactly what I said: that we are saddled with a culture that hasnt advanced as far as science. – Michelangelo Antonioni
I am neither a sociologist nor a politician. All I can do is imagine for myself what the future will be like. – Michelangelo Antonioni
All the characters in my films are fighting these problems, needing freedom, trying to find a way to cut themselves loose, but failing to rid themselves of conscience, a sense of sin, the whole bag of tricks. – Michelangelo Antonioni
In England, its a rare thing to see a player smoking but, all in all, I prefer that to an alcoholic. The relationship with alcohol is a real problem in English football and, in the short term, its much more harmful to a sportsman. It weakens the body, which becomes more susceptible to injury. – Alex Ferguson