CINEMA PARADISO (12) 2h 3m MATINEE 3PM *CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF TOTNES CINEMA*
Dir: Giuseppe Tornatore
Cast: Phillipe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale, Antonella Attili
Genre: Drama
As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, we’re screening one of the very first films we ever showed at Totnes Cinema. Few films have had a greater influence on our cinema’s design and spirit – from the lion on our balcony to our belief in the transformative power of the big-screen experience.
A heartfelt love letter to cinema itself, Cinema Paradiso beautifully captures the wonder, nostalgia and sense of community that make going to the movies such a special experience. It’s a film that perfectly embodies the magic we hope every audience member feels when they step through our doors.
Giuseppe Tornatore’s beloved classic follows Salvatore, a successful film director who returns to his Sicilian hometown for the funeral of Alfredo, the projectionist who inspired his lifelong passion for film. As he reconnects with the community he left behind three decades earlier, memories of his childhood, his first love, and the cinema that shaped his life come flooding back.
Funny, moving and deeply romantic, Cinema Paradiso is a celebration of cinema, memory and the enduring power of stories – making it the perfect film to mark ten years of Totnes Cinema.
Cafe opens from 10am serving delicious home made cakes, Crankhouse Coffee and Specialty Teas. Bar opens from 12pm serving cocktails, fine wines, craft beers and bar snacks. Last orders 10 minutes before the film starts.
Film starts promptly at 3pm.
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