

Cinema Paradiso
An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
8.4(4,593 votes)
1988
2h 4m
Drama
Romance
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.
Production
RAI, Tre Forum, Les Films Ariane, TF1 Films Production
Cast

Philippe Noiret
Alfredo

Jacques Perrin
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

Marco Leonardi
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

Salvatore Cascio
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)

Antonella Attili
Maria Di Vita (young)

Pupella Maggio
Maria Di Vita (aged)

Enzo Cannavale
Spaccafico

Isa Danieli
Anna

Leo Gullotta
Ignazio, usher