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
Leopoldo Trieste
Father Adelfio
Jacques Perrin
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Brigitte Fossey
Elena Mendola (adult) (in Director's cut) (uncredited)
Leo Gullotta
Ignazio, usher
Marco Leonardi
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Enzo Cannavale
Spaccafico
Tano Cimarosa
Fabbro, blacksmith
Angelo Ragusa
Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)