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84% Critic Match
Cinema Paradiso
“An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.”
8.4 / 10• 1988• 2h 4m•PG• Italian
DramaRomance
Storyline
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 & Crew
Philippe Noiret
Alfredo
Lead
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)
Brigitte Fossey
Elena Mendola (adult)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Giuseppe Tornatore's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Cinema Paradiso is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
