Torbay Film Club - Cinema Paradiso

CINEMA PARADISO

(PG) Italy 1988 123 mins Subtitled

This modern classic is a funny, poignant, and deeply moving celebration of the magic of cinema. A young Sicilian boy, Salvatore, strikes up a friendship with aging projectionist Alfredo, who tutors him in the love of film. This enchanting tale won a raft of awards at the time, including Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

“One of the most popular foreign-language films ever, this is an exercise in how to warm the heart, raise a smile and create a slightly longing sigh in people of all generations.” Channel 4 Film

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Torbay Film Club Viewer Feedback Score: 7.4/10

Torbay Film Club Viewer Comments:

A nostalgia trip re cinema history. I must go to Siciliy.
A very well illustrated reminder of the importance of cinema in that era.
Rather sad but with some dashes of humour.
Beautiful poignant film - well recommended.
Enjoyable.
A lovely feeling for Italy.
Charming, amusing and nostalgic - interesting way of teaching school.
Sentimental to the point of being ridiculous at times. However, its tongue-in-cheek humour can't fail to charm in the end. Great montage of kisses!

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All screenings will be shown at Torquay Museum and start at 7.30pm.
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