Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

1988, Drama, 2h 3m

80 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Cinema Paradiso is a life-affirming ode to the power of youth, nostalgia, and the the movies themselves. Read critic reviews

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Young Salvatore Di Vita (Salvatore Cascio) discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso movie house, where projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret) instills in the boy a deep love of films. When Salvatore grows up, falls in love with a beautiful local girl (Agnese Nano) and takes over as the Paradiso's projectionist, Alfredo must convince Salvatore to leave his small town and pursue his passion for filmmaking.

Cast & Crew

Salvatore Cascio
Salvatore 'Toto' Di Vita - Child
Philippe Noiret
Alfredo
Marco Leonardi
Salvatore 'Toto' Di Vita - Teenager
Jacques Perrin
Salvatore 'Toto' Di Vita - Adult
Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola
Leopoldo Trieste
Father Adelfio
Isa Danieli
Anna
Roberta Lena
Lia
Giuseppe Tornatore
Director
Mino Barbera
Producer
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Giovanna Romagnoli
Producer
Andrea Morricone
Original Music
Ennio Morricone
Original Music
Blasco Giurato
Cinematography
Mario Morra
Film Editing
Andrea Crisanti
Production Design
Beatrice Bordone
Costume Design
Giuseppe Giglietti
Assistant Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Writer
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Critic Reviews for Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

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Audience Reviews for Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

  • Apr 16, 2013
    Paradiso is gorgeous film making. A true love story of cinema and how the appeal of an old theatre and its projectionist have on a budding movie lover.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Mar 09, 2013
    "Cinema Paradiso" is a charming drama about friendship, childhood and the magic of cinema. Philippe Noiret and Salvatore Cascio are the standout performers; they have excellent chemistry during the first hour, which is the film's best part. After that, their friendship is put on hold for a good forty minutes while a sluggish romantic subplot takes center stage. While the romance is touching, it's nowhere near as interesting as the relationship between the two main characters. But even though its greatness is diminished by this, "Cinema Paradiso" is a fantastical experience worth any film lover's time.
    Stephen E Super Reviewer
  • Dec 30, 2012
    (For the original, shorter cut)
    Louis R Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2012
    A filmmaker's film made with love and appreciation for the art, Cinema Paradiso is a beautiful piece of cinema that's unforgettable!
    paul o Super Reviewer
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