Cinema paradiso / a Giuseppe Tornatore film ; an Italian/French co-production Cristaldifilm [and others] ; produced by Franco Cristaldi ; written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
2017
PN1997 .C564 2017
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Title
Cinema paradiso / a Giuseppe Tornatore film ; an Italian/French co-production Cristaldifilm [and others] ; produced by Franco Cristaldi ; written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
Uniform Title
Nuovo cinema Paradiso (Motion picture)
Edition
Special edition.
Published
[United States] : Arrow Academy, [2017]
Language
Italian
Language Note
Italian dialogue; English subtitles.
Description
2 videodiscs (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet
Item Number
760137977094
Call Number
PN1997 .C564 2017
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
AAD001 Arrow Academy
Summary
A famous Italian filmmaker, haunted by the memories of his first love, returns to his hometown after an absence of 30 years. Upon his return, he reconnects with the community and remembers the highlights and tragedies that shaped his life and inspired him to follow his dream of becoming a filmmaker. Includes Theatrical and Director's Cut versions of the film.
Note
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1988.
Wide screen (1.66:1).
Special features: Newly retored from the original camera negative and presented in two versions - the 124 minute theatrical version and the 174 minute Director's cut; Audio commentary with director Giuseppe Tornatore and Italian cinema expert critic Millicent Marcus; A dream of Sicily - a 52-minute documentary profile of Giuseppe Tornatore featuring interviews with the director and extracts from his early home movies as well as interviews with director Francesco Rosi and painter Peppino Ducato, set to music by the legendary Ennio Morricone; A bear and a mouse in paradise - a 27-minute documentary on the making of "Cinema pardiso" and the characters of Toto and Alfredo, featuring interviews the actors who play them, Philippe Noiret and Salvatore Cascio as well as Tornatore; The kissing sequence - Giuseppe Tornatore discusses the origins of the kissing scenes with clips identifying each scene; Original director's cut theatrical trailer and 25th anniversary re-release trailer.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1988.
Wide screen (1.66:1).
Special features: Newly retored from the original camera negative and presented in two versions - the 124 minute theatrical version and the 174 minute Director's cut; Audio commentary with director Giuseppe Tornatore and Italian cinema expert critic Millicent Marcus; A dream of Sicily - a 52-minute documentary profile of Giuseppe Tornatore featuring interviews with the director and extracts from his early home movies as well as interviews with director Francesco Rosi and painter Peppino Ducato, set to music by the legendary Ennio Morricone; A bear and a mouse in paradise - a 27-minute documentary on the making of "Cinema pardiso" and the characters of Toto and Alfredo, featuring interviews the actors who play them, Philippe Noiret and Salvatore Cascio as well as Tornatore; The kissing sequence - Giuseppe Tornatore discusses the origins of the kissing scenes with clips identifying each scene; Original director's cut theatrical trailer and 25th anniversary re-release trailer.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
Credits
Cinematography, Blasco Giurato ; editor, Mario Morra ; music, Ennio Morricone.
Performer
Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Antonella Attili, Pupella Maggio, Salvatore Cascio.
Cast
Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Antonella Attili, Pupella Maggio, Salvatore Cascio.
Audience
Rating: Not rated.
System Details Note
DVD.
Digital File Characteristics
video file DVD video region 0
Awards
Academy Award, 1990: Best foreign language film.
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