Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Stephen L — 26 Dec 2009

A film within a film about the love of films ~~.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Stephen L on 26 Dec 2009.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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