The Directors Thread.

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I'll bite.

Michaelangelo Antonioni. My favorite director. I adore everything about his films.

• The palpable atmosphere created by long takes and rapturous cinematography
• The clash between foregrounds and backgrounds
• The loose, perplexing narratives
• The sensuality

The closest thing to a disappointment from him has been Zabriskie Point. It's a visually astonishing film, but at times it can be pretty heavy handed. That said, there are still a few great set pieces that make it a must see.