Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Amanda C — 28 Oct 2014

A beautiful meditation on cinephilia and the power of film.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Amanda C on 28 Oct 2014.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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