Cinema Paradiso

1988 Giuseppe Tornatore 2h 4m
Drama Romance

A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.

Cast

Philippe Noiret Alfredo
Jacques Perrin Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardi Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore Cascio Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese Nano Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella Attili Maria Di Vita (young)
Pupella Maggio Maria Di Vita (aged)
Enzo Cannavale Spaccafico

Vibes

Emotional Chill Deeply Moving Critic Favorite
The Filmatic Record No. 48 in The Filmatic 100

Double Feature Pairings

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