Perhaps best described as the auteur of eroticism, the physical
wranglings of men and women hold enduring fascination for Bernardo
Bertolucci. He is an utterly sensual director. Even Little Buddha,
supposed to evoke an ascetic culture, revels in the landscapes of Tibet
and the physique of Keanu Reeves. His senses extend to the superb
soundtrack which is at the centre of Besieged, and to an understanding
of the trappings of power in The Last Emperor. Even though unprolific,
he assured himself a place in cinema history with Last Tango In Paris. If
anyone can make an ageing Brando sexy...
