Rent Cinema Paradiso (1988)

4.2 of 5 from 643 ratings
1h 58min
Rent Cinema Paradiso (aka Nuovo Cinema Paradiso) Online DVD & Blu-ray Rental
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Synopsis:
Giuseppe Tomatore's loving homage to the cinema tells the story of Salvatore (Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Jacques Perrin), a successful film director, returning home for the funeral of Alfredo (Philippe Noiret), his old friend who was the projectionist at the local cinema throughout his childhood. Soon memories of his first love affair with the beautiful Elena (Agnes Nano) and all the highs and lows that shaped his life come flooding back, as Salvatore reconnects with the community he left 30 years earlier.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Franco Cristaldi, Giovanna Romagnoli
Writers:
Giuseppe Tornatore, Vanna Paoli, Richard Epcar
Others:
Ennio Morricone, Maurizio Trani, Andrea Crisanti, Blasco Giurato, Beatrice Bordone, Mario Morra, Andrea Morricone
Aka:
Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
Studio:
Arrow Films
Genres:
Drama, Romance
Collections:
10 Films to Watch if You Like: Amarcord, A History of Cinemas in Films, Award Winners, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2024, Cinema Paradiso, Cinema Paradiso's Euro 24 Film Festival, Holidays Film Collection, Oscars: Winners & Losers, Our Service, Romantic Film Pairings for Valentine's Day, The Cinema Paradiso Kissing Montage, A Brief History of Film..., Top 10 Cycling Films, Top 10 European Remakes, Top 10 Screen Kisses (1896-1979), Top Films
Countries:
Italy
Awards:

1991 BAFTA Best Actor

1991 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor

1991 BAFTA Best Original Screen Play

1991 BAFTA Best Foreign Film

1991 BAFTA Best Music

1990 Oscar Best Foreign Film

1989 Cannes Grand Prize

BBFC:
Release Date:
28/04/2003
Run Time:
118 minutes
Languages:
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Commentary with Director Giuseppe Tomatore and Italian Film expert Millicent Marcus
  • 25th Anniversary Trailer
BBFC:
Release Date:
16/12/2013
Run Time:
174 minutes
Languages:
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Audio commentary with director Giuseppe Tornatore and Italian cinema expert critic Millicent Marcus A Dream of Sicily - A 52-minute documentary profile of Giuseppe Tornatore featuring interviews with the director and extracts from his early home movies as well as interviews with director Francesco Rosi and painter Peppino Ducato, set to music by the legendary Ennio Morricone
  • A Bear and a Mouse in Paradise - A 27-minute documentary on the making of Cinema Paradiso and the characters of Toto and Alfredo, featuring interviews the actors who play them, Philippe Noiret and Salvatore Cascio as well as Tornatore
  • The Kissing Sequence - Giuseppe Tornatore discusses the origins of the kissing scenes with clips identifying each scene
  • Original Director's Cut Theatrical Trailer and 25th Anniversary Re-Release Trailer
BBFC:
Release Date:
07/12/2020
Run Time:
122 minutes
Languages:
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Audio commentary with director Giuseppe Tornatore and Italian cinema expert critic Millicent Marcus A Dream of Sicily - A 52-minute documentary profile of Giuseppe Tornatore featuring interviews with the director and extracts from his early home movies as well as interviews with director Francesco Rosi and painter Peppino Ducato, set to music by the legendary Ennio Morricone
  • A Bear and a Mouse in Paradise - A 27-minute documentary on the making of Cinema Paradiso and the characters of Toto and Alfredo, featuring interviews with the actors who play them, Philippe Noiret and Salvatore Cascio as well as Tornatore
  • The Kissing Sequence - Giuseppe Tornatore discusses the origins of the kissing scenes with clips identifying each scene
  • Original Director's Cut Theatrical Trailer and 25th Anniversary Re-Release Trailer

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Reviews (10) of Cinema Paradiso

Beautiful - Cinema Paradiso review by CP Customer

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12/08/2005

One of those films that quite genuinely leaves you feeling moved. Lovely little stories, and the acting was very good, particularly from the little boy character. The alternate ending, with it's extra 47 minutes, makes a lot of sense and adds a real something to the film - make sure you make time to watch it. Not quite sure how I'd improve it; perhaps the link between past and present was a little banile, but only a minor criticism really. Well worth renting.

4 out of 4 members found this review helpful.

stunning - Cinema Paradiso review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
05/10/2005

This film reminds us of the magic of cinema. If your sick of the same Hollywood films give this a try as a welcome antidote! quite simply magical!

4 out of 4 members found this review helpful.

Classico - Cinema Paradiso review by JD

Spoiler Alert
28/06/2009

This is an Italian film of beauty and gentle nostalgia. It is not sophisticated or dramatic and I enjoyed it for that. The characters are played lovingly and I was completely immersed in the charm of this quirky Italian village.

It is well worth adopting as a company's brand name.

4 out of 5 members found this review helpful.

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