🎬 Film · Italian

Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Name: Cinema Paradiso
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Genre: coming-of-age film, drama film
Released: 1988
Duration: 155 min
Cast: Roberta Lena, Nino Terzo, Nicola Di Pinto

⏱ 155 min coming-of-age film drama film

Plot

1988 film by Giuseppe Tornatore

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Why Watch This

Cinema Paradiso (1988) is a Italian-language coming-of-age and drama film from France, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. It is written by Giuseppe Tornatore. The cast features Roberta Lena, Nino Terzo and Nicola Di Pinto. It runs 155 minutes.

Best For

Coming-of-age fans, Drama lovers, Italian cinema lovers, Giuseppe Tornatore followers, Roberta Lena fans, Nino Terzo fans, 1980s cinema buffs

The CinePearl Take

Cinema Paradiso is a 1980s Italian film that blends coming-of-age and drama — expect youth, identity and formative moments and character-driven, emotional storytelling. Giuseppe Tornatore directs and the script comes from Giuseppe Tornatore. Roberta Lena and Nino Terzo are among the leads. Made in France, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring Italian-language films. Released in 1988, it has had time to build an audience and word of mouth. At 155 minutes, it asks for a proper sit-down.