Film
Cinema Paradiso
Drama · 2h 4m · 9+
Where to see it
1 screening in 1 city
1 screening in Budel-Dorplein
Cantine Theater
About
A famous film director recalls his Sicilian childhood and his friendship with the projectionist of Cinema Paradiso.
In 1988 Rome, film director Salvatore Di Vita comes home late and, after a call from his mother, cannot sleep. He thinks back to his childhood in the small Sicilian town of Giancaldo, a few years after the Second World War. There, eight-year-old Salvatore (Salvatore Cascio), nicknamed Totò, is a bright, cheeky boy whose mother is a war widow. He discovers films and spends all his spare time at the local cinema, Cinema Paradiso. Despite tense beginnings, he becomes friends with the middle-aged projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret), who often lets him watch from the projection booth. The adult Salvatore is played by Jacques Perrin and the teenager by Marco Leonardi; his memories also include Elena Mendola (Agnese Nano as a teenager, Brigitte Fossey as an adult).
Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the film catalogue
Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
Philippe Noiretas Alfredo
Jacques Perrinas Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardias Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore Cascioas Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese Nanoas Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella Attilias Maria Di Vita (young)
Pupella Maggioas Maria Di Vita (aged)
Brigitte Fosseyas Elena Mendola (adult)
Enzo Cannavaleas Spaccafico
Isa Danielias Anna
Leo Gullottaas Ignazio, usher
Leopoldo Triesteas Father Adelfio
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Written by
- Giuseppe Tornatore, Vanna Paoli
- Producers
- Franco Cristaldi
- Camera
- Blasco Giurato
- Music
- Ennio Morricone
- Editing
- Mario Morra
- Countries
- Italy, France
- Studios
- Cristaldifilm, Les Films Ariane, Rai 3, TF1 Films Production, Forum Picture
Good to know
- Running time
- 2 hours 4 minutes
- Kijkwijzer
- 9+ · fear, coarse language
- Language
- Italian
Questions
How long is Cinema Paradiso?
2 hours 4 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 24 minutes.
What age is Cinema Paradiso for?
Kijkwijzer 9: it has fear and coarse language.
Where can I see Cinema Paradiso?
There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Cinema Paradiso in?
Cinema Paradiso is in Italian. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
Who is in Cinema Paradiso?
Philippe Noiret plays Alfredo, with Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Agnese Nano and Antonella Attili.
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