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$20 bonus after first use & 0% Intro APR*Cinema Paradiso - The New Version (DVD)
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Contains Both the Extended and Original Theatrical Versions A nostalgic look at a young boy's coming-of-age in pos...more
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A nostalgic look at a young boy's coming-of-age in postwar Italy and his fascination with a small local cinema, CINEMA PARADISO from director Giuseppe Tornatore is a famed and beloved classic.
Alfredo is dying. Those words jolt the successful filmmaker Salvatore (played as a child by Salvatore Cascio, as a teen by Marco Leonardi, and as an adult by Jacques Perrin), into contemplating his childhood and the hours he spent in the projection booth of his adored local movie theater, Cinema Paradiso. Alfredo (Philippe Noiret), owner of the moviehouse, befriended and encouraged young Salvatore, known as Toto as he grew up in his small Sicilian home town, ravaged by the horrors of the war. The cinema offered escape and fantasy to the townspeople, including Toto's mother, a grieving war widow. In one breathtaking scene a popular comedy is projected onto the walls of the town square and the entire town glows in the dreamy light of projected celluloid, washing away the harsh realities of poverty and grief. As Toto grows to manhood, his friendship with his mentor deepens. With the love and guidance of the aging man, Toto navigates the trials of first love and builds on his ever-growing passion for the cinema. Ultimately, it is Alfredo who convinces Toto to leave his village to pursue his dreams of becoming a director. But as Salvatore thinks back on his youthful romances and his innocent love of movies, he comes to realize that perhaps his success has come at a very high price. A beautifully filmed tribute to the power of movies that captivated an entire generation of filmgoers, CINEMA PARADISO is an unforgettable masterpiece.
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What a wonderful wonderful movie! I highly recommend that everyone see it. You won't be disappointed.
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One the best movies ever made. It captures your soul with it's purity. If you've ever fallen in love or chased a dream that led you away from home...you will love this movie. Boyhood nostolgia and innocence and love never go out of style.
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Cinema Paradiso won The Academy Award for Best Foeign Film, The European Academy Award (The Cesar) for Best Movie and the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival. This disk actually has the original film on one side and the extended version (about 30 minutes longer) on the other - talk about improving on perfection! The extra length resolves some issues from the original and not just filler. This is a must have if you claim to love the movies!
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A GREAT MOVIE
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A must see movie. Well made film that is insightful and moving. A far departure from most films made today.
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