What does the cryptic crossword clue "Film director not supporting consuming pungent vegetable (9)" mean?

The definition is "Film". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ONION (synonym="pungent vegetable") in ANTI (synonym="against – ‘not supporting’") = ANTONIONI; definition: "Film director" The answer is ANTONIONI.

Film director not supporting consuming pungent vegetable (9)

Independent Cryptic #11702 | 7 Down | 2024-04-12 flower

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