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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.

Language

Italian

Release Date

November 17, 1988

Budget

$5,000,000

Revenue

$11,990,401

British Academy Film Awards

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Philippe Noiret

Best Original Screenplay

Giuseppe Tornatore

Best Film Not in the English Language

Giuseppe Tornatore

Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix

Giuseppe Tornatore

Grand Prix

Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast

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)

Elena Mendola (adult) (in Director's cut) (uncredited)

Giuseppe Tornatore

Projectionist (uncredited)

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