Cinema Paradiso (Coming of Age Fest 2024)
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Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Cast
Philippe Noiret, Salvatore Cascio, Jacques Perrin
Synopsis
After the World War II, six-year-old boy Salvatore moves to a small Sicilian town with his mother. Smart, lively, and has a love for films, Salvatore spends every free moment at the local Cinema Paradiso, where he develops a father and son like friendship with the middle-aged projectionist Alfredo. Alfredo often lets Salvatore watch movies from the projection booth, and even teaches him how to operate the projector. One day, a fire breaks out at the cinema, Alfredo’s face is burnt, and he loses his sight permanently. The cinema is eventually renovated and reopens for screenings. Young Salvatore, though still a child, becomes the only person in the town who knows how to run the projector, and is hired as the new projectionist. Later, Salvatore enters high school and has fallen in love with a girl. However, the budding relationship is terminated as Salvatore leaves for conscription. Upon returning from the military, Salvatore takes Alfredo’s advice and departs again to pursue his dreams.
Director Giuseppe Tornatore projected his love for cinema onto Alfredo and Salvatore. Through their father and son like friendship, the film demonstrates the importance and influence of a father-like figure to the growth of little boys.
Director Giuseppe Tornatore projected his love for cinema onto Alfredo and Salvatore. Through their father and son like friendship, the film demonstrates the importance and influence of a father-like figure to the growth of little boys.
After the World War II, six-year-old boy Salvatore moves to a small Sicilian town with his mother. Smart, lively, and has a love for films, Salvatore spends every free moment at the local Cinema Paradiso, where he develops a father and son like friendship with the middle-aged projectionist Alfredo. Alfredo often lets Salvatore watch movies from the projection booth, and even teaches him how to operate the projector. One day, a fire breaks out at the cinema, Alfredo’s face is burnt, and he loses his sight permanently. The cinema is eventually renovated and reopens for screenings. Young Salvatore, though still a child, becomes the only person in the town who knows how to run the projector, and is hired as the new projectionist. Later, Salvatore enters high school and has fallen in love with a girl. However, the budding relationship is terminated as Salvatore leaves for conscription. Upon returning from the military, Salvatore takes Alfredo’s advice and departs again to pursue his dreams.
Director Giuseppe Tornatore projected his love for cinema onto Alfredo and Salvatore. Through their father and son like friendship, the film demonstrates the importance and influence of a father-like figure to the growth of little boys.
Director Giuseppe Tornatore projected his love for cinema onto Alfredo and Salvatore. Through their father and son like friendship, the film demonstrates the importance and influence of a father-like figure to the growth of little boys.
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