Cinema Paradiso
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- TMDB rating for Cinema Paradiso (opens in a new tab)8.4 / 10(4,969 votes)
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- Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
- Cast: Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Agnese Nano, Antonella Attili
- Released: Nov 17, 1988
Synopsis
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.
Source: TMDB (edited as needed)
My commentary
It was certainly heartwarming yet not touching in the way I expected. I also could not feel the comedy other than in the portrayal that the film does of life in Sicilian villages of the time. I shall add that the stream I saw on Prime Video had awful soundtrack quality.
Awards
- Best International Feature FilmAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Cannes Film Festival Grand PrixCannes Film Festival
Show 2 more institutions
- European Film Award for Best ActorEuropean Film Academy
- European Film Academy Special Jury AwardOther awards
- Silver nugget for the best foreign filmOther awards