Cinema Paradiso
Beverly Guzman
Professor Sheinfeld
July 23, 2013
Topics in Literature
Who would of thought that Italians can make great films and not only Americans. This movie is extraordinary it makes you feel like your at Italy, it like reviving Italy's film industry. If you are thinking, what Im thinking. Then you guess right. Im talking about Cinema Paradiso. Released in 1988 this Italian drama film written and directed by Guiseppe Tornatore will have you so entertained, that you wouldn't mind having a crying baby next your seat. Just kidding. Cutting to the chase, Cinema Paradiso is about a young boy named Salvatore but people called him Toto, who grew up in a native Sicilian Village. However, 30 years has passed and he returns home as a famous director after receiving news about the death of an old friend. Told in a flashback, Salvatore reminiscences about his childhood and his relationship with Alfredo, who is a projectionist at the town's theater called Cinema Paradiso. Under the fatherly influence of Alfredo, Salvatore fell in love with film making, with the duo spending many hours discussing about films and Alfredo teaching Salvatore the skills that helped him become who he is now in the world of film making. Their bond was one that contained many highlights and tragedies, and shaped the way for young Toto to grow and move out of his rundown village to pursue a dream. If you want to laugh, and drop some tears while you are at it. This is your kind of movie. Not that there is nothing wrong it. You see this movie explores issues of youth, sacrifice, coming of age, and reflections as an adult about the past. Something were we all can relate to. Cinema Paradiso was a critical box-office success, and some people considered the movie a classic. It won many awards, and received positive reviews from critics. It is a movie that people can see over & over again, and I include myself in that. I personally, loved the movie, and Im looking forward to show it to
Professor Sheinfeld
July 23, 2013
Topics in Literature
Who would of thought that Italians can make great films and not only Americans. This movie is extraordinary it makes you feel like your at Italy, it like reviving Italy's film industry. If you are thinking, what Im thinking. Then you guess right. Im talking about Cinema Paradiso. Released in 1988 this Italian drama film written and directed by Guiseppe Tornatore will have you so entertained, that you wouldn't mind having a crying baby next your seat. Just kidding. Cutting to the chase, Cinema Paradiso is about a young boy named Salvatore but people called him Toto, who grew up in a native Sicilian Village. However, 30 years has passed and he returns home as a famous director after receiving news about the death of an old friend. Told in a flashback, Salvatore reminiscences about his childhood and his relationship with Alfredo, who is a projectionist at the town's theater called Cinema Paradiso. Under the fatherly influence of Alfredo, Salvatore fell in love with film making, with the duo spending many hours discussing about films and Alfredo teaching Salvatore the skills that helped him become who he is now in the world of film making. Their bond was one that contained many highlights and tragedies, and shaped the way for young Toto to grow and move out of his rundown village to pursue a dream. If you want to laugh, and drop some tears while you are at it. This is your kind of movie. Not that there is nothing wrong it. You see this movie explores issues of youth, sacrifice, coming of age, and reflections as an adult about the past. Something were we all can relate to. Cinema Paradiso was a critical box-office success, and some people considered the movie a classic. It won many awards, and received positive reviews from critics. It is a movie that people can see over & over again, and I include myself in that. I personally, loved the movie, and Im looking forward to show it to