Happy 64th Birthday, Giuseppe Tornatore! Born today in 1956, this Italian screenwriter and film director is considered as one of the directors who brought critical acclaim back to Italian cinema.
In a career spanning over thirty years, Tornatore is best known for directing and writing drama films.
In the 1990s, these included th 1990 Italian drama film Stanno Tutti Bene' ('Everybody's Fine'), the 1998 Italian drama/musical film 'The Legend of 1900' ('La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano', or 'The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean').
The following decade, these included the 2000 Italian/American romantic comedy-drama film 'Malèna' and the 2013 English-language Italian psychological thriller romance/drama film 'The Best Offer' 'La migliore offerta' – entitled 'Deception' in the United Kingdom).
However, Tornatore is best known for writing and directing the 1988 Italian drama film 'Nuovo Cinema Paradiso' ('Cinema Paradiso').
The film follows young Salvatore Di Vita (Salvatore Cascio), who discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso movie house.
It was here where projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret) instills in the boy a deep love of films.
It was here where projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret) instills in the boy a deep love of films.
When Salvatore grows up, he falls in love with beautiful local girl Elena Mendola (Agnese Nano) and takes over as the Paradiso's projectionist.
Afterwards, Alfredo must convince Salvatore to leave his small town and pursue his passion for filmmaking.
Afterwards, Alfredo must convince Salvatore to leave his small town and pursue his passion for filmmaking.
The score was written by Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor, and former trumpet player Ennio Morricone. This was along with his son, Italian composer and conductor Andrea.
Tornatore is also known for his long-standing association with composer Ennio Morricone, who composed music for thirteen Tornatore feature films since 1988.
Two years later, 'Cinema Paradiso' won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards. This occurred in late March 1990.
Tornatore has been active from 1985–present.
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