Cinema Paradiso (1988) – Filming Locations
Drama, Romance · Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore · Starring Philippe Noiret, Agnese Nano
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
Where was Cinema Paradiso filmed?
- Palermo, Italy, Palermo – Main setting of the film showing the town and daily life. The film is set in this Sicilian city, where key scenes of the protagonist's childhood and relationship with the projectionist were filmed.
- Bagheria, Italy, Bagheria – Interior and exterior shots of the Cinema Paradiso theater. The actual Cinema Paradiso theater building was recreated and filmed in this small town near Palermo, serving as the heart of the film.
- Giarre, Italy, Giarre – Various scenes of the Sicilian village and town life. This eastern Sicilian town provided authentic locations for scenes depicting the rural, provincial atmosphere of the film's setting.
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Adult Salvatore's life in the capital city. Rome was used for scenes depicting the grown-up protagonist's life as a filmmaker in the Italian capital.