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)
Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Marco Leonardi
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Isa Danieli
Anna
Salvatore Cascio
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Antonella Attili
Maria Di Vita (young)
Brigitte Fossey
Elena Mendola (adult) (in Director's cut) (uncredited)