The Cinematic Art of Giuseppe Tornatore’s “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso” – Part 1

Warmly received and highly acclaimed by world-wide audiences, Giuseppe Tornatore’s “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso” re-established Italy as one of the premier production houses for art cinema. After a two-decade decline in the popularity and quality of Italian cinema, this 1988 film was universally hailed as a harbinger of the nation’s cinematic renaissance. Come join us for part 1 of this lecture as we review “Cinema Paradiso” through a study of its most enlightening and enriching moments. We recommend that you view this film – preferably the director’s cut – prior to the lecture.