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Cinema Paradiso

Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

1988 · 124 min · Drama

A successful filmmaker returns in memory to his boyhood in a Sicilian village, where his love of movies was kindled in a little cinema and his deep friendship with its gruff projectionist shaped his life. Giuseppe Tornatore's beloved, nostalgic ode to the movies.

Why it’s here

A beloved Italian film about moviegoing, memory, and local community.

Runtime
124 min
Genre
Drama · Romance
Mood
romantic · thoughtful · dreamlike
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit
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Part of 10 Essential Italian Films

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