Cinema Paradiso (Italian w/ English Subtitles)

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Directed by: Giuseppe Tornatore

Starring: Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Salvatore Cascio, Antonella Attili, and Marco Leonardi

Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes

Year: 1988

Young Salvatore Di Vita discovers a lifelong passion for cinema under the mentorship of Alfredo, the wise and kind projectionist at the local movie theater Cinema Paradiso. Through their friendship, Salvatore learns about love, loss, and the transformative power of film. As he grows up and leaves his hometown to pursue a career as a filmmaker, nostalgia for his childhood memories and the people he left behind becomes a central theme. Tornatore’s film is a heartfelt celebration of cinema’s ability to connect generations, evoke emotion, and preserve the essence of community life. The film features a celebrated Ennio Morricone score and evocative cinematography that captures both the warmth and melancholy of memory.

The film is in Italian, with English subtitles.

Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMyVSD6OvO8

Info: https://uitkijk.nl/en/film/cinema-paradiso-1988/

Tickets: https://tickets.uitkijk.nl/uitkijk/nl/flow_configs/webshop/steps/start/show/1213804

When: Saturday 09/11/25 at 21:00.

Meet at the entrance of Filmtheater De Uitkijk

Film starts: 21.15

Where: Filmtheater De Uitkijk
Prinsengracht 452
1017 KE Amsterdam

I hope to see you there!