Cinema Paradiso

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. Cinema Paradiso offers a nostalgic look at films and the effect they have on a young boy who grows up in and around the title village movie theater in this Italian comedy drama that is based on the life and times of screenwriter/director Giuseppe Tornatore. Featuring a lush soundtrack scored by Ennio Morricone, Cinema Paradiso is for anyone who loves the movies, and Tornatore's final montage of glorious movie images reaffirms the power and magic of cinema. Please note this is the 124 minute theatrical cut.