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      Cinema Paradiso

      1988, Drama, 2h 3m

      84 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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      Cinema Paradiso is a life-affirming ode to the power of youth, nostalgia, and the the movies themselves. Read critic reviews

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      Cinema Paradiso  Photos

      Jacques Perrin and Brigitte Fossey in Giuseppe Tornatore's CINEMA PARADISO.

      Movie Info

      Young Salvatore Di Vita (Salvatore Cascio) discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso movie house, where projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret) instills in the boy a deep love of films. When Salvatore grows up, falls in love with a beautiful local girl (Agnese Nano) and takes over as the Paradiso's projectionist, Alfredo must convince Salvatore to leave his small town and pursue his passion for filmmaking.

      Cast & Crew

      Salvatore Cascio
      Marco Leonardi
      Jacques Perrin
      Agnese Nano
      Leopoldo Trieste
      Andrea Morricone
      Ennio Morricone
      Blasco Giurato
      Mario Morra
      Andrea Crisanti
      Beatrice Bordone
      Giuseppe Giglietti

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      • Apr 16, 2013

        Paradiso is gorgeous film making. A true love story of cinema and how the appeal of an old theatre and its projectionist have on a budding movie lover.

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      • Mar 09, 2013

        "Cinema Paradiso" is a charming drama about friendship, childhood and the magic of cinema. Philippe Noiret and Salvatore Cascio are the standout performers; they have excellent chemistry during the first hour, which is the film's best part. After that, their friendship is put on hold for a good forty minutes while a sluggish romantic subplot takes center stage. While the romance is touching, it's nowhere near as interesting as the relationship between the two main characters. But even though its greatness is diminished by this, "Cinema Paradiso" is a fantastical experience worth any film lover's time.

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      • Dec 30, 2012

        (For the original, shorter cut)

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      • Dec 02, 2012

        A filmmaker's film made with love and appreciation for the art, Cinema Paradiso is a beautiful piece of cinema that's unforgettable!

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