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Cinema Paradiso (2 disc collectors edition) (UK)

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A celebration of youth, friendship, and the everlasting magic of the movies.
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 168 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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Synopsis:
Salvatore, a successful film director, returns to his native Sicilian village for the funeral of his old friend Alfredo. He was the projectionist at the local Cinema Paradiso where Salvatore spent the happiest times of his childhood and developed his love of film. To the fatherless young boy Alfredo became a father figure who guided and loved him. His return also brings back poignant memories of his teenage love, Elena, whom he had to leave in order to pursue his dream.

This DVD edition of Cinema Paradiso features both the original theatrical version (118 mins) and the directors cut (168 mins).

Special Features:
Contains both the original theatrical version (118 minutes) and the longer director`s cut (168 minutes)
Interviews
Stills gallery
Original theatrical trailer
Filmographies
8 page information booklet

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 Italian

Subtitle Tracks:
English

Directed By:
Giuseppe Tornatore

Written By:

Starring:
Marco Leonardi
Leo Gullotta
Isa Danieli
Enzo Cannavale
Antonella Attili

Soundtrack By:
Ennio Morricone
Andrea Morricone

Director of Photography:
Blasco Giurato

Editor:
Mario Morra

Costume Designer:
Beatrice Bordone

Production Designer:
Andrea Crisanti

Producer:
Giovanna Romagnoli
Franco Cristaldi
Mino Barbera

Distributor:
Arrow Films

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