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  • Available in theaters: December 26, 1989

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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 10

Not a false note is struck among the sunkissed Sicilian locations, gentle, humorous performances, and tinkling soundtrack.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

It’s a real experience and a classic. But a sweet tooth is necessary.

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Elin Hagestande
rated 10

Ingen over, ingen ved siden ♥️

5 months ago
Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup
rated 8

Vi griner og græder og røres sammen med historien, som fortælles med helt rette doser af uskyld, humor, drama og menneskelighed...

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Mattias Blomberg
rated 10

Det här visuellt och emotionellt perfekta mästerverket är enormt inspirerande i sitt budskap.

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"Cinema Paradiso" is a heartwarming and nostalgic tale of a young boy's journey to becoming a filmmaker, set in a small Sicilian town in the years following World War II. The film follows Salvatore, known as Toto, as he falls in love with the movies at his local cinema and forms a deep bond with the theatre's projectionist, Alfredo. Through Alfredo's guidance, Salvatore learns the art of filmmaking and discovers his passion for storytelling. As he grows older and faces the challenges of adulthood, Salvatore must choose between pursuing his dreams and staying true to his roots. With its rich cinematography and memorable characters, "Cinema Paradiso" is a timeless celebration of the power of cinema and the human spirit.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Cinema Paradiso include Dirty Dancing, Moonstruck, Cocktail, Far and Away, Say Anything, The Age of Innocence.

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Cinema Paradiso was released in theaters on December 26, 1989.