(1988)
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Richard Gilliam
Nuovo Cinema Paradiso evokes the magic of motion pictures, in a style both nostalgic and poetic. It takes place in a small Italian town in the years before television, where motion pictures were a social event, and the people who gathered for them knew each other by name. The ambiance is largely autobiographical, drawn from the memories of writer/director Giuseppe Tornatore, who shows great affection for his characters, even when they suffer misfortune or unhappiness. The story's well-designed framework allows for smooth transitions between past and present. Among the film's indelible images, perhaps the most memorable occurs when a film is projected on a town wall, creating an endearing contrast between differing realities.
awards for Cinema Paradiso on AllMovie
Cinema Paradiso (1988)
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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Won |
Best Foreign Language Film
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1989 |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
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Won |
Best Actor
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1990 |
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Nominated |
Best Director
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1990 |
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Won |
Best Foreign Language Film
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1990 |
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Won |
Best Original Screenplay
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1990 |
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Won |
Best Supporting Actor
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1990 |
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Won |
Best Score
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1991 |
Cannes Film Festival
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Won |
Special Jury Grand Prix
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1989 |
Directors Guild of America
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Nominated |
Best Director
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1990 |
European Film Academy
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Won |
Special Jury Award
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1989 |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
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Won |
Best Foreign Language Film
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1989 |
Telluride Film Festival
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Presented |
Film Presented
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1989 |
