A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
Directed by
Giuseppe Tornatore
Written by
Vanna Paoli
Philippe Noiret
Alfredo
Jacques Perrin
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardi
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Leopoldo Trieste
Father Adelfio
Brigitte Fossey
Elena Mendola (adult) (in Director's cut) (uncredited)
Salvatore Cascio
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Leo Gullotta
Ignazio, usher
Enzo Cannavale
Spaccafico
Antonella Attili
Maria Di Vita (young)
Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)