Wednesday, September 17
Cinema Paradiso

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
1989 Academy Award winner Best Foreign Language Film

Film starts at 7:00 pm; Doors open 6:00 pm

46 Chambers Street, Newburgh, NY 

$5 admission plus annual membership fee*

Free popcorn + drinks available to purchase

Cinema Paradiso is a 1988 coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Set in a small Sicilian town, the film centers on the friendship between a young boy and an aging projectionist who works at the titular movie theatre. The Italian-French co-production stars Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Antonella Attili, Pupella Maggio and Salvatore Cascio. The film's score was composed by Ennio Morricone and his son Andrea.

Cited as one of the greatest films of all time, Cinema Paradiso has been credited with revitalizing Italy's film industry. The film was a commercial success, and won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and the Cannes Film Festival's Grand Prix. 

*Cinema Club membership is open to anyone for a $10 annual fee. Membership cards will be available at the door, and visitors will be asked to show their cards at future events. Cinema Club films are an additional $5.