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
Leo Gullotta
Ignazio, usher
Marco Leonardi
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Philippe Noiret
Alfredo
Jacques Perrin
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Leopoldo Trieste
Father Adelfio
Brigitte Fossey
Elena Mendola (adult) (in Director's cut) (uncredited)