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

Cinema Paradiso

8.4 / 10 8.4 1988 2h 4mPG

DramaRomance

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.

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

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CAST

The people behind the story

Philippe Noiret

Philippe NoiretAlfredo

Jacques Perrin

Jacques PerrinSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

Marco Leonardi

Marco LeonardiSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

Salvatore Cascio

Salvatore CascioSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

Agnese Nano

Agnese NanoElena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)

Antonella Attili

Antonella AttiliMaria Di Vita (young)

Pupella Maggio

Pupella MaggioMaria Di Vita (aged)

Brigitte Fossey

Brigitte FosseyElena Mendola (adult)