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Cinema Paradiso


Cinema Paradiso
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Copyright: miuky sakamoto (miuky) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 25 N: 234] (1305)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007
Categories: Daily Life
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-05 3:46
Viewed: 521
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Giuseppe Tornatore's film...
Told in flashback, it tells the story of the return to his native Sicilian village of a successful film director "Salvatore" for the funeral of his old friend "Alfredo", who was the projectionist at the local "Cinema Paradiso". Ultimately, Alfredo serves as a wise father figure to his young friend who only wishes the best to see him succeed, even if it means breaking his heart in the process.

The film intertwines sentimentality with comedy, and nostalgia with pragmaticism. It explores issues of youth, coming of age, and reflections (in adulthood) about the past. The imagery in each scene can be said to reflect Salvatore's idealised memories about his childhood. Cinema Paradiso is also a celebration of films; as a projectionist, young Toto develops the passion for films that shapes his life path in adulthood.

A famous film director returns home to a Sicilian village for the first time after almost 30 years. He reminisces about his childhood at the Cinema Paradiso where Alfredo, the projectionist, first brought about his love of films. He is also reminded of his lost teenage love, Elena, who was forced to leave Salvatore (Toto) because of her father. In the 123-minute release she remains only a lasting memory, but in the 154-minute version she and Toto meet again. Old and grayed they see the life that has passed before them. As their conversation unfolds, Salvatore discovers that Elena married an old friend, but even more importantly, discovers that Alfredo was the reason why their relationship ended, when Alfredo reluctantly manipulated her into leaving him, if only to see Salvatore follow his dreams. They see each other and make love in a car. Toto seems to want to relight their relationship, but Elena tells him that this is impossible.

The film ends with Salvatore inheriting a film reel that Alfredo left for him, which is actually the film clippings that the projectionist cut out from films in order to block a child Salvatore from seeing them for the racy content. The content in question, is actually romantic scenes from every film Alfredo has projected in the theater, causing tears to come to Salvatore's eyes.

Nikon D50
2007/01/27 12:10:19.7
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 56-200mm F/4-5.6 G
Focal Length: 56mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/500 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Normal
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Medium high
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
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  • Great 
  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2280 W: 178 N: 0] (29348)
  • [2007-02-05 4:08]

Hi Miuky ;)
great composition and atmosphere... compliments,
J ;)

Hi Miuky!
"Cinema paradiso" is my favorite movie,great nostalgic atmosphere,a lot of humor,great Philippe Noiret.
Your photo has the same mood.
Cheers.
Cezar

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32963)
  • [2007-02-05 11:01]

merhaba miuky;
werynice foto...good colors..tebrikler selamlar

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  • krzesz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 725 W: 5 N: 15] (5455)
  • [2007-02-05 11:51]

Hello Miuky!!!Nice view!! Interesting place! good colours and composition!!
Regards!!!
Monika...

Agradable presentación. La luz es fabulosa, muy bonito el lugar...
Saludos, JL

Ciao Maja, bella e riposante, un po' meno riposante ma interessante la tua lunga nota, le coste della Slovenia sono veramente un paradiso e tu le riprendi magnificamente, brava, ciao Silvio

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