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: Decades later, Salvatore—now a famous director—returns for Alfredo's funeral and receives a final reel of film: a montage of all the "censored" kissing scenes Alfredo had been forced to cut over the years, a powerful symbol of lost innocence and enduring love. Key Facts Director Giuseppe Tornatore Awards Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1990) Starring

: After a theater fire leaves Alfredo blind, young Totò rescues him and takes over as the village projectionist. Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

: As Salvatore enters adulthood, Alfredo urges him to leave their small town to find success in the world, famously advising him, "Whatever you end up doing, love it" and warning him never to look back or succumb to nostalgia. Themes and Legacy Themes and Legacy Philippe Noiret (Alfredo)

Philippe Noiret (Alfredo), Salvatore Cascio (young Totò), Jacques Perrin (adult Salvatore) Ennio Morricone Salvatore Cascio (young Totò)