Cinema Paradiso (DVD)

Cinema Paradiso (DVD)

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A CELEBRATION OF YOUTH, FRIENDSHIP, AND THE EVERLASTING MAGIC OF THE MOVIES This film, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, has been the recipient of numerous awards worldwide, including the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, five BAFTA Awards (including Best Actor, Original Screenplay, and Score), and the Grand Prize of the Jury at the Cannes Film Festival, among many others. Tornatore's heartfelt tribute to cinema follows the story of Salvatore, a successful film director who returns to his hometown for the funeral of Alfredo, his childhood friend and the local cinema's projectionist. As Salvatore reconnects with the community he left behind thirty years ago, memories of his first love affair with the beautiful Elena and the ups and downs that have shaped his life come rushing back. This special edition includes both the original award-winning cut and an expanded director's cut, providing further insight into Salvatore's backstory, newly restored from the original negative materials. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS - Restored from the original camera negative, this release presents two versions of the film: the 124-minute Cannes Festival theatrical version and the 174-minute director's cut. - Audio options include uncompressed original stereo 2.0 audio and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. - Optional English subtitles are available. - The release features an audio commentary with director Giuseppe Tornatore and Italian cinema expert critic Millicent Marcus. - "A Dream of Sicily" is a 52-minute documentary profile of Giuseppe Tornatore, featuring interviews with the director, extracts from his early home movies, and interviews with director Francesco Rosi and painter Peppino Ducato, set to music by the legendary Ennio Morricone. - "A Bear and a Mouse in Paradise" is a 27-minute documentary exploring the genesis of Cinema Paradiso, its characters Toto and Alfredo, and includes interviews with the actors who portray them, Philippe Noiret and Salvatore Cascio, as well as Tornatore. - Giuseppe Tornatore discusses the origins of the kissing scenes in "The Kissing Sequence," with full clips identifying each scene. - The release also includes the original director's cut theatrical trailer and the 25th Anniversary Re-Release Trailer. - First pressing only: A collector's booklet by Pasquale Iannone is included, featuring illustrations with archive stills, behind-the-scenes images, and posters.

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