Staring salvatore cascio, antonella attili, jacques perrin and philippe noiret. Cinema paradiso nuovo cinema paradiso 1988 rotten tomatoes. Released in 2002, the directors cut is actually nearly an hour longer than the original. At every sign of carnal excess which to the priest means a kiss the bell rings, the movie. Now already regarded as a classic, ive definitely heard of this 1988 italian film made in 1988, released. Little salvatore salvatore cascio, known to one and all as toto, is fascinated by the movies and befriended by the projectionist alfredo philippe noiret. This miramax classics presentation of cinema paradiso. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cinema paradiso the new version near you.
Ennio morricone cinema paradiso original soundtrack. The first version made cinema paradiso the awardwinning film that its. The special limited edition of this album includes a bonus track, an alternate version of cinema paradiso. Dec 07, 2016 the directors cut, for better or worse. Cinema paradiso 1988 on march 8, 2012 november 10, 2015 by ruth in music break im not feeling too well today so naturally i turn to lush, gorgeous music to make me feel better and this one just immediately came to mind. Examples of his work include halloween, the thing, the fog, starman, escape from new york as well as the excellent original classic version of assault on precinct, so i knew the. The directors cut of a film, in which scenes dropped from the original. The one that made me fall in love was the original version from 1988.
There is a village priest in cinema paradiso who is the local cinemas most faithful client. In the original cinema paradiso, salvatores visit is a sad pilgrimage that appears to affirm alfredos warnings against going back. Toto e elena o final youtube ennio morricone cinema paradiso in concerto venezia 10. With philippe noiret, enzo cannavale, antonella attili, isa danieli. There is a village priest in cinema paradiso who is the local cinema s most faithful client.
Nuovo cinema paradiso original motion picture soundtrack licensed to youtube by merlin rossiter road uk ltd on behalf of emi general music srl. He befriends projectionist alfredo, who mentors him and ultimately tells him to leave home to pursue his dreams. May, 2007 original vs new version mild spoiler warning for both versions of cinema paradiso was watching the directors cut version of cinema paradiso called the new version on dvd with my dad a few nights ago. Cinema paradiso offers a nostalgic look at films and the effect they have on a young boy who grows up in and around the title village movie theater in this italian comedy drama that is based on. The directors cut is a longer version of the film, its the film according to the directors vision. The new version 2002, united states, directors cut.
The new version on dvd 03989362 from lions gate films. Cinema paradiso 1988 original version legenda em portugues english subtitles legenda em portugues. A celebration of youth, friendship and the everlasting magic of the movies. The new version adds some harsh realities that take away from the romanticism of the original. Rent the girl who played with fire aka flickan som lekte med elden 2009 film for free as part of our trial offer. For any fan of the movies cinema paradiso will put a smile on your face and tears in your eyes.
A famous italian filmmaker, haunted by the memories of his first love, returns to his hometown after an absence of 30 years. Anyways, cinema paradiso probably within my top ten favorite films of all time and thats by watching the edited version. A filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema s projectionist. When cinema paradiso won the academy award as best foreign film in 1990, it was an open secret that the movie the voters loved was not quite the same as the one director giuseppe tornatore made.
The new version, with an ad campaign that promises, discover what really happened to the love of a lifetime. The new version 2002, united states, directors cut other resources. I saw a screening of cinema paradiso at the warner grand in san pedro, ca a couple of years ago. Thats not the case with a new threehour version of cinema paradiso, however, giuseppe tornatores sentimental epic from 1989. The idea that cinema is life has always been the heart of cinema paradiso 1988. Cinema paradiso is the beautiful, enchanting story of a young boys lifelong love affair with the movies. Rent the girl who played with fire aka flickan som lekte. Apr 02, 2014 this is the version that is widely available on home video in america, while the 2006 theatrical cut is the version most have in the rest of the world and the original 150 minute cut was.
Jun 09, 2002 thats not the case with a new threehour version of cinema paradiso, however, giuseppe tornatores sentimental epic from 1989. A new cut only deepens the nostalgia the new york times. There are three things in the new version that bother me. The dvd that i have has the original version on one side and the new extended version on the other. Set in an italian village, salvatore finds himself enchanted by the flickering images at the cinema paradiso, yearning for the secret of the cinema s magic. This is the version that is widely available on home video in america, while the 2006 theatrical cut is the version most have in the rest of the world and the original 150 minute cut was. Magic in the celebration of film is the vehicle that drives this story, the original version of which won an oscar in 1989 for best foreign film. Are there different versions or running times of cinema. May 19, 2015 giuseppe tornatores oscarwinning film follows salvatore, a sicilian boy who is mesmerized by the movies shown at the local theater. However, it is an original version italian and my dvd does not play this format zone 2 which my spouse informs me is.
Oct 03, 2016 each time i watch cinema paradiso, i find something new. Considering that it was miramax that made it impossible for us to discover this in the 1988 version, the ad is sublime chutzpah. Cinema paradiso dvd, 2006, 2disc set, deluxe edition. It examines the sad truth that we can never go back to what we once knew. Now a famous film director, salvatore returns home for the first time 30 years later. After a fire blinds alfredo, toto becomes the projectionist, and the cinema paradiso continues as the center of village life. Cinema paradiso version original en italiano youtube.
With that in mind, the new version is certainly bound to drawn criticism from its loyal. Each time i watch cinema paradiso, i find something new. A famous italian director, salvatore, returns to the tiny sicilian village of his childhood after more than 30 years away, upon hearing that his old. The story begins in the present as a sicilian mother pines for her estranged son, salvatore, who left many years ago and has since become. So edited down to a more manageable 123minute length and given a shortened name it was then represented by a terrified and weary director at the cannes film festival in 1989. As the old projectionist shows the movies to his audience of one, the priest sits with his hand poised over a bell, the kind that altar boys use. Then i came across they live, directed by john carpenter.
The soundtrack to cinema paradiso is another exceptional work from morricone and the perfect souvenir to the film. Ennio morricone andrea morricone love theme released in. While there is divided opinion on the new additions and if a rerelease of the movie was really necessary maybe this new cut was an excuse just to reveal these scenes, cinema paradiso is a film that will always be worth revisiting because of its lovely characters, timeless themes and a tribute to the power of film. In the 173minute version of the film, after the funeral, salvatore glimpses an adolescent girl who resembles the teenage elena. Nuovo cinema paradiso original motion picture soundtrack remastered edition, an album by ennio morricone on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. But in the restored cinema paradiso, salvatore spots a beautiful young woman, a dead ringer for his teenage sweetheart, who turns out to be the daughter of elena. The new version brings you the critically acclaimed triumph as never seen before. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Personally, i think the original version is a bit more magical. Audiences loved the result, however, and the movie is. Original vs new version mild spoiler warning for both versions of cinema paradiso was watching the directors cut version of cinema paradiso called the new version on dvd with my dad a few nights ago. Rent the girl who played with fire aka flickan som lekte med. Cinema paradiso 25th anniversary remastered edition bluray.
He turns up every week like clockwork, to censor the films. Cinema paradiso by giuseppe tornatore giuseppe tornatore. Original release title nuovo cinema paradiso country japan format cd release date. Ennio morricone nuovo cinema paradiso 2015 the soundtrack to one of lindas favorite movies, cinema paradiso, her other favorite film was amelie even though it breaks my heart to play i play it for you now, i miss you dearly and feel so sorry for how you died, though i know how truly happy you were, i can only wish you were here with me now. Not everyone agrees that a directors cut is the best version of a film. Early in the film, the entire village kids, families, couples would go to the cinema to watch movies after the priest would view and edit any inappropriate scenes in the. Cinema paradiso completa version original subtitulada. Empire strikes back and return of the jedi, which supplanted the original theatrical versions of the films. Nov 11, 2017 in 2002, the directors cut 173minute version was released known in the u. When cinema paradiso won the academy award as best foreign film in 1990, it was an open secret that the movie the voters loved was not.
This last time, i was struck by the eventual erosiondecline of the cinema culture in giancaldo. A filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinemas projectionist. Cinema paradiso 25th anniversary remastered edition blu. Nuovo cinema paradiso original motion picture soundtrack. The plot of cinema paradiso is loosely based on the story of the protti family, who have owned a movie theatre in mantova, italy, since 1904. Well, apparently theres a couple other versions of the movie. In 2002, the directors cut 173minute version was released known in the u. Reports had it that harvey weinstein, the boss at miramax, had trimmed not just a shot here or there, but a full 51 minutes from the film. Cinema paradiso is surely a masterpiece and is certainly worthy of every single piece of praise that it receives. The directors cut, for better or worse outtake medium. Director giuseppe tornatore has rescued 51 minutes of footage from the cutting room floor to create his truly.
Are there different versions or running times of cinema paradiso. Nuovo cinema paradiso its original title was not well received at the box. To be honest, im not sure if i wouldve liked the film as much, had i watched the new version first. Ennio morricone nuovo cinema paradiso original motion. Jul 24, 2002 the idea that cinema is life has always been the heart of cinema paradiso 1988. Theres the version when it was first released in italy, clocking in at roughly 155 minutes, then the international cut which runs about 124 minutes the version i saw, and then theres the more recent directors cut which is a bit misleading from what i understand, its more of an. Cinema paradiso offers a nostalgic look at films and the effect they have on a young boy who grows up in and around the title village movie theater in this italian comedy drama that is based on the life and times of screenwriterdirector giuseppe tornatore. First aired in italian cinemas in 1988 at 155minutes nuovo cinema paradiso its original title was not well received at the box office.
Side a has the new version and side b has the original version. Director giuseppe tornatore gives us more extra stuff than. Set in an italian village, salvatore finds himself enchanted by the flickering images at the cinema paradiso, yearning for the secret of the cinemas magic. The story begins in the present as a sicilian mother pines for her estranged son.