Why You Should Watch CINEMA PARADISO

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In this week's video, I explain why I believe you should all watch CINEMA PARADISO.
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[@RobyFN2169dtf]

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[@FreakieFan]

No movie makes me cry more than this film, especially the final 50 or so minutes. An all time favorite.

[@aavv1818]

It's been YEARS since I watched this and it's SUCH A GEM that when I took my sister to watch it. I CRIED AFTER WATCHING THE ENDING FOR THE SECOND TIME! , Still a very touching scene, after all these years!

[@samalex325]

Mine also. Most favourite . Climax scene unforgettable

[@rhillyermiles]

I begin crying the second the soundtrack begins at the beginning of this movie. :D

[@zhiziheiwulei5438]

so do i ～ mine also

[@emorypardun856]

I thought it was just me!

[@matgreche]

my all time favourite movie! a love letter to cinema... just beautiful! and dont get me started on that musical score... good one

[@DROPRavewear]

awesome

[@aavv1818]

That opening score ALWAYS GETS TO ME as well as the ending!

[@saveriopersichilli1129]

Best score of all time

[@matteomoku3712]

I am Italian and i can tell you only 4 words: THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

Prego!

This film is a love letter to cinema. It is beautiful, touching and profoundly human. Philippe Noiret offers a magnificent performance. It's a must see.

[@prakkari]

This movie will play every string of your heart. My favorite film. I can relate to so much of it so maybe it makes it extra special for me. I was 8 years old in 1967 and floor sweeper in a small cinema in a small town in Iceland, cleaning up poppcorn and candy wrappers after every screening. I had a free pass to see all the movies many times because of this and developed a deep passion for cinema and worked in filmaking for 25 years when I got older even writing my own real motion picture that got many awards around the world. (Ikingut) I was a "Toto" far nort in Icefjord, Iceland one could say. :) Kudos for trying to spread the word to people and recommending this film.

[@amronemhb2448]

Beautifully written, Jon, I am happy for you

[@zhiziheiwulei5438]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Ramekink]

such an honor, mr Ragnarsson

[@KnightsDisillusion]

So this is a movie for movie fans....I'm in. I will make sure to watch this without spoilers.

[@alainmarec3394]

I could not agree more, this is my all time favorite movie, not only for the acting, the love story, the ending, but the music. While growing up in France, Philippe Noiret was one of my favorite actors growing up, his booming voice and persona on film was a reassuring presence. The movie was the one my late wife and I watched on our first date. After she died at age 38, I chose Ennio Morricone’s “Cinema Paradiso” soundtrack as the music played in the funeral home. Every time I hear it, I still get goosebumps...

[@The_Mimewar]

Yes. The end. A gift from the past. I cried with Toto too. My god what a movie

[@pastorluisrivasministry1292]

If you watch this movie and you don’t cry something is wrong with you. This is a peace of pure art. Excellent.

[@billzadra5221]

A movie I have watched almost every year since 1990. One of my favorites, and you really got to the heart of why its so amazing

[@synthmark]

thanks for this video! Cinema Paradiso is my favorite film of all time! Ennio Morricone's score is the most incredible music I've ever heard. Just a few seconds and I start to cry. Just magic!!

[@ignaciomayorgaalzate5338]

Actually the "Love theme" is from Andrea Morricone, Ennio's son. It was done while he was still in the conservatory.

[@DanPurcell]

You’ve definitely convinced me of watching it - gonna try and check it out this weekend!

[@liwfie]

I watched Cinema Paradiso when I was a kid 'cause it's one of my dad's favorite films and this video definitely made me want to watch it again. Probably going to have a different outlook on it after 18 years. Thank you

[@Ramekink]

I was 20 when i watched for the first time, didnt know shit about life. Now that im 30, I had left my hometown pursuing my ambition of becoming a better artist. Ive lived, loved and lost and although Im still not quite there in terms of success, Cinema Paradiso fucked me up really badly this time. What a masterpiece. Let's see how it hits me at 40. Blees you.

[@Lumina_Solaris]

This sounds like the exact type of movie that my older brother and I would watch together. He lives in Taiwan, now, though. I may save this movie to watch in August, when he comes back home for a week, that way it'll be like it used to be before he moved, where we'd pick a movie neither of us had seen, watch it together, and discuss it afterwards.

[@The_Mimewar]

I fell in love with this movie the first time I saw it in 2014. I actually cheered when Alfredo used the mirror to show the movie on the far wall of the house across the plaza. It’s such a love story, that’s not about human love.

[@aubunker]

One of the best movies I've seen in my life. Funny, emotional, the whole package. Good job on this video Roby.

[@ariarovira4674]

This is one of the most emotional movies I've ever experienced.. when you played a clip of the score I literally felt waves of goosebumps go through me. I can completely understand how so many people haven't experienced this film and therefore your choice of omitting spoilers. BUT, if ever you decide to do an in-depth analysis for fans of this film, judging on your look at Guadagnino's CMBYN, I can trust that you'll do Fredo justice. You got my sub, Keep up the great work!

[@surajmajhi7235]

I cry when i think about this film too much, it's so beautiful❤

[@groudy6112]

Born in 2000, ignorant in many areas with regards to film. One of the happiest days of my life was when my mom showed me this film. Such a beautiful homage to cinema crafted with eloquent imagery and music. The relationships felt so authentic. All in all a great film that brought me to tears by the end of it. Great pick for a great video!

[@milesdorst7120]

This movie is nothing short of exquisite, the acting, the score, the cinematography, the direction, everything about it

[@elizabethaquilina3987]

The perfect time to see Cinema Paradiso, lockdown allows us to savour the best, and Cinema Paradiso is a film for the connoisseur.

[@matteoferrari5821]

Love this film and was lucky my parents introduced it to me when I was younger

[@JoeLupariello]

One of the best movies EVER. So funny, so heart-breaking, so warm. If Big Night, Chef, and Tampopo are great films about celebration of food than Cinema Paradiso is a truly a celebration of the Love Of Film. In addition to all the wonderful reasons you've mentioned- I'd like to add another point- I love it also because the little kid, Toto, isn't entirely sugar sweet and perfect like so many kids are in films. He's complicated- he's cute, funny, adorable, and then he's really a monster, mischievous and sometime cruel. He's like a real kid. And of course the last scene is - without hyperbole- one of the finest moments in cinema. Not only does it celebrate the power of film and the love of movies but it also speaks to reverie of life, and the moments of tenderness and the expressions of love that are often withheld from our lives and from one another. Without trying to give any spoilers away- it's the compilation of the visuals of love that creates the overall effect and of course, the music. All that love and tenderness kept from our lives and potentially wasted on the edit room floor. Brilliant. WATCH IT NOW. In Italian and with subtitles- not dubbed.

[@trubrit1000]

I have no idea how many times I have watched this movie, from the Theater release to the Director's cut. For me, this is the ultimate cinema experience; a masterpiece i all respects. The cinema photography, the acting, the story line and most of all, the music. You will tear up at the beauty of it all.

[@thedevilofhellskitchen2593]

Can you tell me which version should l watch?

[@yokgor4675]

I’m not much of a romantic film guy, but this movie have one of the most beautifully written love story I’ve seen, the reunion scene between Toto and Elena really moved me.

[@hassangz]

this movie touches your soul and takes to another dimension, best of Italian art, also IL POSTINO

[@joysinhain]

Thanks for recommending this movie!

[@stumpycatvm7115]

yea, the movie was outstanding and the ending was what launched this film into orbit

[@magarwa3]

I watched your video on Francis Ha, and I ended up watching the movie and loving it! Def going to watch this too!

[@sigvardbjorkman]

Just now I saw it. I was deeply moved by this movie. It was such a pretty shot, dreamingly sublime film yet so simple down to earth fun at the same time.

[@RobertSilvestri86]

This is my favorite of all the foreign films I love including among others, "A Man and A Woman", and "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg"; all endearing and with wonderful music to say the least. Cinema Paradiso grabbed me from the beginning. As I followed the story along, I discovered the humor, passion, desire, hypocrisy, and above all, the love ♥. The music by Enrico is bittersweet. Or is it romantic. Follow the advice of this clip, and watch Cinema Paradiso. If you love music; if you love movies; you will love this wonderful film. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@andreacinefilo]

RIP Ennio Morricone. "Cinema Paradiso" is probably my favourite score of his. very good video, by the way.

[@tslanews24]

Thank you for this. I saw it first time last year, and it became one of my favorite films of all time. IMPORTANT TO ALL WHO WANT TO WATCH IT: I personally recommend watching the original cut and not the director's cut. The director's is about 1 full hour longer, but doesn't add much to the story except for towards the end. But that part at the end that the director's cut adds is best left away imo. The movie as a whole and especially one certain in particular becomes a lot stronger without that sequence towards the end. So in my opinion, watch the original version! :)

[@JJB-1]

Here we are 2021 and I have just fallen in love with this iconic and epic love story. I have been blessed in my life time, to have traveled extensively to Roma, Milano and the Amalfi Coast. Italy is a country of warm, loving people surrounded by the natural beauty of legendary landscapes & colossal coastlines and epic mountainous regions. This visionary tale of love and love lost and friendships forged for life, was sure to tug at my heartstrings in every way imaginable. Bravo to all those who brought this masterpiece to fruition.

[@elizabethcastruita453]

I love this movie! It is so complete, beautiful story and the most georgeous settings, and the music, oh that music.

[@benpluska374]

I rented it right after I watched this! Also, PLEASE do an essay on First Reformed, I'm dying for the video essay channels to start talking about it.

[@ChescoYT]

You got the ending wrong. The ending is...(spoiler warning) The film Toto watched at the end was the last life-advice message from Alfredo was 'Now that you've found success with your life's passion & developed yourself into the man you wanted to be, find the girl that makes you passionately in love.' This continues in the director's cut version where we get another 30 mins to conclude the ending, where he chose to go back to find the girl he was so madly in love with in his youth. What was also heartbreakingly beautiful, is that Alfredo pieced it all together being old & blind, having done by memory doing it all his life. A very poetic way to pass on the advice, when one watching the film Toto would only understand.

[@emorypardun856]

God bless you

[@ToastRei]

Thank you so much!! You just made me want to watch this awesome movie again. The music at 2:02 always brings so much feelings and onions.

[@samuelbarber6177]

I saw the 2hr version and it was such a wonderful film. It reminded me a lot of Once Upon A Time In America (partly due to the amazing Morricone soundtrack and also due to its themes of time and ageing with both films taking place across a long stretch of time with a present day framing device) and it did carry a lot of that Leone feel. It really makes me want to seek out the longer cuts of this film, as with the aforementioned Leone epic.

[@FlimandCo]

one of my favourite films, would love to see more videos about it! the director's cut is absolutely sublime!

[@thegentlementor]

What a terrific presentation Thank you!

[@LB14745]

My all time favorite movie. Even wrote a paper about it back in highschool.

[@harisankarrnair8682]

three quarters of the movie can be described in one single word-INNOCENCE...the chemistry between alfredo and lil toto, him growing up,his love,even the crowds reaction to the movies ..each and every tiny aspect of the movie has that raw pure innocence attached to it

[@PoweredFilms98]

Hey, I've been a fan of your videos ever since seeing your Spiderman (2002): A Perfect Ending video essay and look forward to every upload. Being a film student myself I appreciate how analytical but mellow and relaxed you present everything. Even if I don't agree with something you say here and there I respect your opinions and often find myself rethinking what I thought of a movie. I do sincerely hope you make more videos like this since so I can discover more amazing movies I've never heard of.

[@monaminx4186]

I'm someone that saw the final scene on KZbin before seeing the movie. I still want to see Cinema Paradiso, because of your passionate recommendation.

[@aryanvyas2981]

Thank you for talking about this wonderful gem of a movie. A love letter to cinema, indeed. It hits even more watching it in this pandemic.

[@LucasLucasMusic]

My all time favorite movie, highly recommended and everything about it is gold. The plot, soundtrack, beginning middle and end lol everything. Thanks for helping put the word out there!

[@MagnetudeOfficial]

When I was a kid, I discovered Ennio Morricone's - Nuovo Cinema Paradiso Soundtrack and fell in love with it. This soundtrack was one of the main reasons I wanted to learn Violin and “Dopo il crollo” from the Soundtrack was the first song I learned to play on Violin too. I literally waited my whole life to see this movie on the big screen and refused to watch it on VHS or DVD or any form of viewing means except on a big screen. There were several screenings in London last year (2021) but I was unfortunately away on all the dates the screenings took place, but this year in 2022 - There was a 1 off screening on my actual birthday! I set off on my own to central London... And my god... Only 1 movie has put me in tears and that was Schindlers List but I left the cinema in absolute tears. I was a mess for a good 30 minutes. It was more than what I even imagined this masterpiece would be... This is not just a movie... This is art to its truest form. Also, when the movie finished, not 1 person left their seat in the whole packed cinema until the very last credit left the screen... I've never ever seen that happen before... That is how I knew that so many people respect, love and adore this movie. If anyone reading this has never seen Cinema Paradiso - Trust me, watch it. It has everything, incredible story telling, amazing character development, happiness, laugher, love, sadness and heartbreaking moments... It's one of the greatest movies I've ever seen and am sure you'll agree with me after you've seen it.

[@giacomomagno398]

a masterpiece showing how was my Sicily in the past. The story is great, the music is amazing

[@jorgec98]

One of my favorite films. It's truly great. If you make a video talking about it, I'll happily watch

[@ln8385]

Yes, I totally agree! You have to watch the whole movie to get to know the beloved characters- to feel and understand WHY it ended like that. True masterpiece!

[@GunneroOfScots]

The best movie ever. Have seen it something like 10 times, and still watch it once a year. And of course Morricone should have had an Oscar for the brilliant score. I agree with your analysis, except for one thing: it really isn´t just about the love of movies (though it´s a central part of the plot), but a story about life and friendship; about a little boy losing his father but finding Alfredo becoming his new father figure. The cinema is a frame story to the "real" story. It´s impressing that director Tornatore, who was 32 at the C.P. premiere, could make a film with so much wisdom and insight.

[@thedevilofhellskitchen2593]

Can you recommend me the best version?

[@thenimazeraatpisheh]

I’m so happy I discovered you, you’re amazing

[@jamesmulanax1424]

Boy! This brings back memories. During my college years, I watched this film at the theater on the big screen. What a classic! This was during the era when foreign films were sublime! Wonderful story and acting. Emotional and uplifting. One day I spotted this film on DVD, and I snatched it up. I tell all my friends about it. This movie ranks up there with the best I have ever watched. What a joy!

[@Dehlopesp]

This movie is wonderful! So glad to see a video about it

[@tiaroberts9900]

Cinema Paradisco is my all-time favorite movie. Your reasons are spot on - especially the music and the ending; my heart weeps and soars.

[@Nello353]

I,ve seen the movie three times and many scenes on You Tube countless times and I truly love it.

[@patricktilden7720]

loved the movie and would love to hear your analysis too - keep up the good work!

[@MurtadaF]

My favorite film ever. I watch it every year on my birthday and It feels amazing and new just like the first time. It’s really the film that made me start learning cinema ❤️ Great content thanks a lot!

[@dmt0430]

Yes please do an analysis on cinema Paradiso. It’s our favorite movie!!

[@nigelshilton8706]

this IS and has been, my favorite movie of all time for years. Well done and thank you for so beautifully recommending it, without any spoilers

[@billmah4492]

Great video. Mirrors my sentiment towards this film. I've even spoke with film studies grads that's never heard of it. I love the final end scene but I'd like you thoughts if Alfredo made "it" before or after the "incident"....

[@forzafulvio]

Agree! The ultimate love letter to cinema itself. Pure poetry in motion. You guys HAVE to watch it!

[@sumitguha1667]

Oh this is one of my favourite 💓💓💓 I loved it so much even today it moist my eyes and brings a smile on my face. I don't understand the language and read the subtitle but the love for cinema needs no barrier

[@magdalfalfa]

This is one of my favorite movies ever! Is a lovely film that's wraps you up without you not even noticing, only to realize at the end how deeply you got into the movie, how you shared emotions with the characters, even with the whole town. If movies are ment to move you, this one does a marvelous job at it. Great choice.

[@user-ut3zt2xl3y]

If you don't laugh and cry in this beautiful movie, know that you are an alien !! There are those who say that it is one of the masterpieces of Italian cinema, but I say that it is one of the masterpieces of world cinema, this film is an artistic miracle by all standards.❤️🇮🇹👍

[@martinc2253]

There are two endings!! Theres the theatrical and then theres the 50 minutes additional. I recommend seeing the theatrical cut...then the additional footage. Its heartbreak and answers. Its beauty

[@bogdanlaszuk554]

This movie is a heaven 💗💗💗 I absolutely love it !!! Toto is so fantastic, and even I don't speak Italian, I just adore his acting and listen to his speaking. Amazing movie 😍😍😍

[@deettekearns9092]

Okay, I haven’t even watched the video yet and I already love you. It’s just the best movie. And the music is heartbreaking.

[@robertturpie1463]

Cinema Paradiso is one of the best films I have ever seen. The film itself is terrific, and one of the the highlight is the sound track. Ennio Morricone’s music is sublime, and the love theme is so haunting, beautiful, nostalgic, and so redolent of love’s yearning . Every time I hear it I am 20.years old again.

[@lobobbybobalot]

i've seen it hundreds of times if i go on youtube to watch the finale it still pulls my heart strings

[@queenslanddiva]

I adore Cinema Paradiso and have for many years. And the final scene 💔Thank you for this.

[@thomaschapman3230]

You should have also mentioned that people should watch the Theatrical version of this and NOT the Director's Cut.

[@St0nice]

right

[@EASYTIGER10]

@@St0nice I agree. For me the directors cut tries to tie up loose ends which should remain untied

[@m.m.1301]

I'll give the opposite advice: watch the director's cut

[@zoruruheichou]

@@m.m.1301 ditto

[@moldyoldie7888]

At least one American DVD theatrical version doesn't have the final scene of the two lovers as adults talking in the bar. An uplifting scene wasn't included!

[@meluckycharms111]

Sold! You’ve convinced me to watch it

[@MadeinBrazil_NYC]

My all time favorite, I’ve watched it about 100x. Also the movie that made me fall in love with Ennio Morricone. Thanks for this ❤️

[@Anik4Life]

Dude, analysis time! Been a long time. You need to do that.

[@bertarodriguez6339]

i just found your channel but this is one of my favourite movies i always cry with that end

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

It’s a beautiful movie, aye

[@cristinariveratorres6077]

One of my favorites! I remember seeing it for the first time at 12. It can't be beat and I hold it a little responsible for making me a movie snob lol....

[@365gen]

Yes!! Watched it in high school and it was absolutely wonderful; a superb movie that had my heart the entire time! I do believe it is one of movies apart of the golden age of Italian cinema, which received numerous international awards. Tips for those wanting to watch it: I highly recommend you watch the longer version of the movie (the original one) for you will be treated to a VERY satisfying ending compared to the international one (the shorter one )

[@swingwizard]

You nailed it! Completely agree! Tip: "La gloire de mon pere" and "le chateau de mon pere" are the same kind of movie and of same level.

[@jamesdudfield6149]

Love this film! I would watch an analysis.

[@idiotbox1814]

I found this video when searching for video essays for it. I bought the Arrow Academy release and fell in love with it.

[@ananthakrishnana5788]

The only movie made me cry 😭. It was so damn beautiful and the soundtrack was incredible ❤️.

[@braynaguilar8567]

I watched this film in Italian class in high school. Although I do not retain any Italian language skills, this film was very memorable and the highlight for me.

[@heatherhutchinson3625]

RIP Morricone

[@gabrielpanola]

My local library has both arrow blu ray versions of the movie and it seems like I'm the only one who has checked it out!!!! I was even tempted to just keep it and never return it but I didn't !!! I finally got the same versions from ebay at a remarkable price of $5!!! The vendor was selling it as a dvd when in reality it was the blu ray version with its original packaging including the slipcover!!!! When I opened the package and realized that indeed it was the blu ray version with all its original packaging I started to cry because this film means so much to me!!!! I finally owned my favorite film on a very good blu ray transfer that included both the theatrical and director's cut!!!

[@tonyvargas368]

I have watched this movie countless times. I love it. I have the soundtrack on cassette tape. I have a movie poster. I have it on DVD. I still cry every time i watch the movie.

[@rinnagustilo2288]

This is my favorite movie….I’ve watched this so many times already and I continue to get all teary eyed towards the end

[@GONZO_theweirdguy]

Great movie. Id love to see you do an analysis vid.

[@dantemoscato9352]

You should do that analysis now

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

Like... RIGHT NOW????

[@dantemoscato9352]

iamthatroby Yes, It's one of my favorites. In my city La Plata, Argentina there is a Cinema named Paradiso

[@aavv1818]

ANALYSIS PLEASE!

[@NickC1966]

Love this movie. My favorite. It came out when I was 21 but saw it for the first time in my 50s. I appreciated it a lot more then than I would have in my 20s. My dad is from Sicily so that made it mean even more meaningful. The music is very moving. There’s some scenes in the directors cut with his mom that are great but I don’t like the scenes with Elena in that cut. Definitely worth seeing. Thanks for this video.

[@filaciopsn2297]

such a great film, the movie plays in palazzo adriano where my father is born and lifed since he was eighteen... every time when i see the piazza near my nonnas house i get the nostalgic feelings when i was a little boy playin in the streets which can be seen in cinema paradiso. The fun fact is that my uncle even plays a small role in the movie as a policemen

[@sammymorales6838]

Thanks for sharing about this movie...is such a masterpiece...amazing

[@notsergioocampo]

This movie was my fathers favourite, and at the time I didn’t understand why until recently. This film will always have a special spot in my heart.

[@DeanH92]

It’s pronounced ‘Chee-nee-mah’ in Italian. Great video!

[@dotsyjmaher]

Chee...nay...ma

[@Gabrigattin]

One of the best films ever made.

[@rhillyermiles]

My favorite all-time move - I saw it in 1989 and have seen it numerous times since, plus I own the DVD. :D

[@matthewlee4834]

Saw this film 4 years ago, loved it, but haven't seen it since. Need to watch this masterpiece again when I get the chance