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Cinema Paradiso

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

8.4/ 1019882h 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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Behind the frames

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Alfredo

Jacques Perrin

Jacques Perrin

Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

Marco Leonardi

Marco Leonardi

Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

Salvatore Cascio

Salvatore Cascio

Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

Agnese Nano

Agnese Nano

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

Antonella Attili

Antonella Attili

Maria Di Vita (young)

Pupella Maggio

Pupella Maggio

Maria Di Vita (aged)

Brigitte Fossey

Brigitte Fossey

Elena Mendola (adult)