Maniac (1980)

Caroline Munro: Anna D'Antoni

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Quotes 

• Frank Zito : How come all your models are women?

  Anna D'Antoni : Well, it's just something I'm interested in, as a woman. In fact, this is my fourth series. It's called "Women Form". Not very original is it?

  Frank Zito : Well, it's not the title that matters that much.

  Anna D'Antoni : No, I guess not.

  Frank Zito : Do you get to keep them all?

  Anna D'Antoni : I'm hoping to sell them.

  Frank Zito : I wouldn't. I'd keep them forever.

  Anna D'Antoni : But why? Part of my profession is to sell photographs. It's not all for art's sake you know.

  Frank Zito : I know, but why do you take pictures of women this way?

  Anna D'Antoni : I like to make them look beautiful.

  Frank Zito : No, I think it's to preserve them. You see, the beauty is already in the model.

  Anna D'Antoni : Frank, don't be silly. Listen, I'm the photographer, right?

  Frank Zito : Right.

  Anna D'Antoni : So, I should know what I'm doing.

  Frank Zito : I know, but to me things change. People die. But in a picture or painting, they're yours forever.

  Anna D'Antoni : There's no way you can possess someone forever. Even in a photograph, there's no way.