Salvatore, a successful film director, returns to his native Sicilian village for the funeral of his old friend Alfredo. He was the projectionist at the local Cinema Paradiso where Salvatore spent the happiest times of his childhood and developed his love of film. To the fatherless young boy Alfredo became a father figure who guided and loved him. His return also brings back poignant memories of his teenage love, Elena, whom he had to leave in order to pursue his dream.
Directed by
Giuseppe Tornatore
Written by
Vanna Paoli (collaborating writer); Giuseppe Tornatore (screenplay); Giuseppe Tornatore (story).
Starring
Antonella Attili (Maria Di Vita - Younger); Enzo Cannavale (Spaccafico); Isa Danieli (Anna); Leo Gullotta (Usher); Marco Leonardi (Salvatore 'Toto' Di Vita - Teenager); Pupella Maggio (Maria Di Vita - Older); Agnese Nano (Elena Mendola); Leopoldo Trieste (Father Adelfio); Salvatore Cascio (Salvatore 'Toto' Di Vita - Child); Tano Cimarosa (Blacksmith); Nicola Di Pinto (Village Idiot); Roberta Lena (Lia); Nino Terzo (Peppino's Father); Jacques Perrin (Salvatore 'Toto' Di Vita - Adult); Philippe Noiret (Alfredo). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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