MOVIE - CINEMA PARADISO

Join us at the Frida to see this classic film, Cinema Paradiso.
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5:30 PM: The Frida Cinema
305 E 4th St Site 100
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Optional post-movie coffee/drink nearby

Cinema Paradiso
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore Run Time: 174 min. Release Year: 1988 Language: Italian
Starring: Agnese Nano, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Philippe Noiret, Salvatore Cascio
"There’s no better way to open our 2026 cinematic calendar than with Cinema Paradiso, Giuseppe Tornatore’s timeless ode to moviegoing and childhood. Set in a small Sicilian town after World War II, Cinema Paradiso follows young Toto, a mischievous dreamer whose life is forever changed when he befriends Alfredo, the kindly projectionist at the local cinema. Through reels of adventure and heartbreak flickering across the screen, Toto discovers not just the power of movies, but the power they have to shape a life. Since its release in 1988, Cinema Paradiso has earned a reputation as one of the most beloved films about going to the movies ever made. Its unique blend of humor and heartache have made it a staple at The Frida over the years, all brought together beautifully by the incredible score by the maestro himself, Ennio Morricone."