A FILM TO REMEMBER: “CINEMA PARADISO” (1988)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Cinema Paradiso”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Giuseppe Tornatore’s “Cinema Paradiso”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema’s projectionist.

Still image of filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore.

STUDIO:

Miramax Films

DIRECTOR:

Giuseppe Tornatore

CAST:

• Philippe Noiret … Alfredo
• Salvatore Cascio … Salvatore Di Vita — Child
• Marco Leonardi … Salvatore Di Vita — Teenager