Schedule:
7:00 p.m: Session 1
Cinema Paradiso
With: Black Strings
Filmmaker: Giuseppe Tornatore
1988, Italy, Runtime: 2:35 Screenings: Friday
Special Flashback Feature Presentation
Young Salvatore Di Vita (Salvatore Cascio) discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso movie house, where projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret) instills in the boy a deep love of films. When Salvatore grows up, falls in love with a beautiful local girl (Agnese Nano) and takes over as the Paradiso's projectionist, Alfredo must convince Salvatore to leave his small town and pursue his passion for filmmaking.
9:00 p.m: Opening Night Party
Sponsors: Cafe 43