Michelangelo Antonioni
The space as a reflection of the soul
Until 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.
You know what I would like to do? Make a film with actors standing in empty space so that the spectator would have to imagine the background of the characters. -Michelangelo Antonioni
A couple wanders through a desolate landscape. They seem to be in love, but how do they really feel? You don't have to look at them to find out, but rather at their surroundings.
Images:
Il grido (1957)
L’avventura (1960)
La notte (1961)
L’eclisse (1962)
Deserto rosso (1964)
Blow-up (1966)
Zabriskie Point (1970)
The Passenger (1975)
Identificazione d’una dona (1982)