Overview
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.
DirectorGiuseppe Tornatore
ProducersFranco Cristaldi, Giovanna Romagnoli
WritersVanna Paoli
ScreenplayGiuseppe Tornatore
Top Casts
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)
Enzo Cannavale
Spaccafico
Isa Danieli
Anna
Leo Gullotta
Ignazio, usher
Details
LanguageItalian
Production companiesCristaldifilm, Les Films Ariane, Rai 3, TF1 Films Production, Forum Picture
Budget5000000
TaglineAn enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
