Movie: Cinema Paradiso
1988, Color, 155 mins
Director: Guiseppe Tornatore
Actors: Philippe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale
Summary (IMDB): A famous film director remembers his childhood at the Cinema Paradiso where Alfredo, the projectionist, first brought about his love of films. He returns home to his Sicilian village for the first time after almost 30 years and is reminded of his first love, Elena, who disappeared from his life before he left for Rome.
Q: How does costuming play a role in this film?
A: Surely, Cinema Paradiso is a film that shows the story of Toto growing up. As a young boy, Toto has a dissheveled look-- this shows his societal belonging, lower-middle class living with his single mother and sister-- Toto does not wear clean and crisp clothing. As he grows older, he begins to make more money, but evenso- Toto does not flaunt his money on clothing, he wears very basic clothing, coats, pants, etc. However, once Toto moves away to pursue his dreams-- he is shown in a very elegant apartment 30 years later.. His clothing, his demeanor, his hygiene are all signs of money. When he goes back to his hometown, the people are in the same state as before, poverty, uncleanliness, and simple,small homes.
Q:How does the camera movement play a role in the film?
A:Specifically, during the scenes in which Toto and Alfredo are in the projection booth above the theater, the camera movement is very continuous-- not choppy. This mood creates a sense of intimacy and bonding between the two. The camera moves behind walls, through doorways, and pans out to show the small space they work in. These scenes in the film really exaggerate the closeness the two share.
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