Nice comedy-drama about the youth at the small town of an Italian kid.


An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
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.
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Writers: Giuseppe Tornatore, Vanna Paoli
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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)
Nice comedy-drama about the youth at the small town of an Italian kid.
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