Cinema Paradiso
8.5/10Watched 20232h 4mRomance · DramaReleased 1988
My review
Excellent film crafted with passion and love, but the ending in the theatrical cut is a bit jarring and left me unsatisfied. Will watch the Director's Cut at some point.
Plot overview
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.
Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
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