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An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
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.

Philippe Noiret
as Alfredo

Jacques Perrin
as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

Marco Leonardi
as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

Salvatore Cascio
as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

Agnese Nano
as Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)

Antonella Attili
as Maria Di Vita (young)

Pupella Maggio
as Maria Di Vita (aged)

Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
November 17, 1988 · 2h 4m
An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
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.

Philippe Noiret
as Alfredo

Jacques Perrin
as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

Marco Leonardi
as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

Salvatore Cascio
as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

Agnese Nano
as Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)

Antonella Attili
as Maria Di Vita (young)

Pupella Maggio
as Maria Di Vita (aged)