

Cinema Paradiso
Original Title: “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso”
“An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.”
Overview
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.
Top 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)

Brigitte Fossey
Elena Mendola (adult)

Enzo Cannavale
Spaccafico

Isa Danieli
Anna

Leo Gullotta
Ignazio, usher

Leopoldo Trieste
Father Adelfio
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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