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1988 · Movie · 2h 4m · PG

Cinema Paradiso

CriticsCritics: 85
AudienceAudience: 8.7

A filmmaker looks back on growing up in a small village, where a local theater sparks his love of movies. There, he develops a lasting friendship with the projectionist, while discovering the joys, challenges, and emotional lessons of youth.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this tender, nostalgic coming-of-age story if you value friendship, emotional storytelling, and a love of movies; Not for you if you prefer fast-paced plots or spectacle like The Lion King.

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Cast

Jacques PerrinPhilippe NoiretMarco LeonardiSalvatore CascioAgnese NanoAntonella AttiliPupella MaggioBrigitte Fossey

Director

Giuseppe Tornatore

If tonight is a Cinema Paradiso night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.