CINEMA PARADISO

The film is about the story of a child in a small Italian town in the years following the World War II.
The boy loved seeing all the films and he became friend of the projectionist Alfredo.
The whole town has been affected by the war and for most of people the theatre has become a refuge from the poverty and the depressing life that surrounds them.
The censor ordered to cut the scenes that he disapproves. Alfredo had to snip out the piece of celluloid…
Years passed and the young Salvatore following the advice of his friend Alfredo left his hometown and his humble origins to build his own life.
Salvatore had become a successful Italian film director and after 30 years he returns to his small village to attend the funeral of his dear friend Alfredo.
In a flashback Salvatore reviews his childhood and adolescence, his love, his relationship with Alfredo.
The film written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore shows nostalgia for the times when movies were so important for so many people.
The film is very touching. The final scene is superb. At the end it’s a love letter to the cinema and homage to the cinema’s history.
The soundtrack is marvellous. I love it. The music composed by Ennio Morricone won some awards.
The film was made in Italy.
Philip Noiret stars as Alfredo his performance is impressive.
The film was awarded with the Special Jury Prize at 1989 in Cannes Festival and also in 1989 with the Best Foreign Language Oscar.

I love the film and I love the cinema the same as the film loves the cinema too!!