Antonioni Dead at 94

July 31, 2007 on 10:50 am | In General |

Michelangelo Antonioni, Italian filmaker, died in his home Monday night at the age of 94.

He used the camera, often in lingering and slow movement, to emphasize his themes which enveloped issues of melancholy and separation, in haunting and intense fashion. His masterful filmmaking illuminated the quietude within our own souls.

I am saddened by his death. But, comforted by the fact that his legacy will live on through his brilliant work.

Within one day, the world has physically lost Ingmar Bergman, and Michelangelo Antonioni. May they both be at peace now, relaxing on the eternal veranda with a glass of wine.

Thank you, once again, Milena.

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  1. Jeez, dropping like flies all of a sudden. The world is losing great people … I’m sure some new ones are growing up as we speak :-)

    Comment by Rene — July 31, 2007 #

  2. I know, such masters.

    Comment by Lor — July 31, 2007 #

  3. oh no! I didn’t know. Blow Up is still one of my favorite films.

    Comment by highpriestess — August 4, 2007 #

  4. It’s one of mine, too, HP, and I was so saddened.

    Comment by Lor — August 4, 2007 #

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