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Cinema Paradiso

Name: Cinema Paradiso
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1988
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 97

Giuseppe Tornatore · 1988 · 124m · 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.

97%

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ScorecardThe Multi-Axis Verdict

Worth Your Time

10/10

Fun Factor

9/10

Originality

8/10

Visual Craft

9/10

Pretension Index

4/10

Rewatchability

10/10

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CastThe Players

as Alfredo

Philippe Noiret

as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

Jacques Perrin

as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

Marco Leonardi

as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

Salvatore Cascio

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

Agnese Nano

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