Cinema Paradiso

An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.

★ 8.4 1988 2h 4m

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 'Totu00f2' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardi — Salvatore 'Totu00f2' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore Cascio — Salvatore 'Totu00f2' Di Vita (child)
Agnese Nano — Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella Attili — Maria Di Vita (young)

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