A nostalgic drama that feels like a bittersweet memory, painting a portrait of friendship and the magic of cinema against the backdrop of a changing world.
Cinema Paradiso
Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
"An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies."
Director:
Giuseppe Tornatore
Cast:
Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Agnese Nano
Drama
Romance
Budget:
$5,000,000
Box Office:
$12,462,062
Cinema Paradiso - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
When the adult Salvatore returns to his childhood room, a poster for the Federico Fellini film "The White Sheik" (1952) is visible on the wall.
This is a nod to a classic of Italian cinema. More significantly, the actor who played the priest, Father Adelfio, in "Cinema Paradiso" was Leopoldo Trieste, who also starred in "The White Sheik." It's a subtle tribute to both Italian film history and an actor within the film itself.