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Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (1988)
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Ratings: 8.5/10 from 67,260 users
Metascore:
79/100
Reviews: 330 user | 81 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Giuseppe Tornatore |
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Cast
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Isa Danieli | ... |
Anna
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Leo Gullotta | ... |
Usher
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Pupella Maggio | ... | |
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Agnese Nano | ... | |
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Leopoldo Trieste | ... |
Father Adelfio
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Tano Cimarosa | ... |
Blacksmith
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Nicola Di Pinto | ... |
Village Idiot
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Roberta Lena | ... |
Lia
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Nino Terzo | ... |
Peppino's Father
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| Philippe Noiret | ... | ||
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Storyline
A famous film director remembers his childhood at the Cinema Paradiso where Alfredo, the projectionist, first brought about his love of films. He returns home to his Sicilian village for the first time after almost 30 years and is reminded of his first love, Elena, who disappeared from his life before he left for Rome. Written by Graeme Roy <gsr@cbmamiga.demon.co.uk>
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A celebration of youth, friendship, and the everlasting magic of the movies.Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some sexuality (director's cut) (2002) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Cinema Paradiso See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$25,899 (USA) (16 June 2002) (3 Screens)Gross:
$11,990,401 (USA)Company Credits
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Maria Di Vita - Older: [in Italian]
[on the phone]
Maria Di Vita - Older: Yes, Salvatore di Vita. You mean you don't know him, Miss? That's right, and I'm his mother. I've been calling from Sicily, all day long. I understand, he's not there.
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Trivia
The new film projector installed after the fire accident in the projector room is a model Victoria IV manufactured by Cinemeccanica S.p.a, Milano, Italy. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Toto is young, the films that Alfredo gave him catch fire. They burn and ruin the only picture that his mother had of his father. When Toto is a grown up, this "burnt" picture is hanged on the wall totally unharmed. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Maria Di Vita - Older: [in Italian]
[on the phone]
Maria Di Vita - Older: Yes, Salvatore di Vita. You mean you don't know him, Miss? That's right, and I'm his mother. I've been calling from Sicily, all day long. I understand, he's not there.
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