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
Marco Leonardi
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Jacques Perrin
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Brigitte Fossey
Elena Mendola (adult) (in Director's cut) (uncredited)