Cinema Paradiso

June. 14,2002      PG
Rating:
8.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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

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Reviews

TinsHeadline
2002/06/14

Touches You

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VeteranLight
2002/06/15

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

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BallWubba
2002/06/16

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

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Deanna
2002/06/17

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

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