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.
Movie Information
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Writers
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Release Year
- 1988
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Romance
- Language
- IT
- Country
- Italy, France
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 8.4 / 10 (4,961 votes)
Top Cast
Philippe Noiret
Alfredo
Jacques Perrin
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardi
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore Cascio
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella Attili
Maria Di Vita (young)
Pupella Maggio
Maria Di Vita (aged)
Brigitte Fossey
Elena Mendola (adult)
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