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Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Nandu J — 28 Jan 2012

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Charming Italian film about friendship, movies.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Nandu J on 28 Jan 2012.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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