Ennio Morricone : in his own words

Master composer Ennio Morricone's scores are synonymous with the Western film genre. Renowned as one of the greatest living film composers, he is celebrated for his innovative work on iconic films like The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, as well as The Mission and Cinema Paradiso. In a unique collaboration with Alessandro De Rosa, Morricone shares insights from years of discussions about life and music, culminating in what he calls "the best book ever written about me." This work opens the doors to his creative process, detailing his journey from early studies to collaborations with legendary directors such as Leone, Bertolucci, and Tarantino. Morricone explores the intricate relationship between music and cinema, revealing the creative urgency behind his experiments with "absolute music." Through these conversations, he offers profound insights into composing, adaptation, and the human experience. He reflects on the nature of memory, emphasizing that it encompasses both nostalgia and a forward-looking perspective on identity and future possibilities.