Young Salvatore Di Vita (Salvatore Cascio) discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso movie house, where projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret) instills in the boy a deep love of films. When Salvatore grows up, falls in love with a beautiful local girl (Agnese Nano) and takes over as the Paradiso's projectionist, Alfredo must convince Salvatore to leave his small town and pursue his passion for filmmaking.
Larry Zeiger will introduce the film. Zeiger is an author, composer, award-wiinning San Diego educator of Cinema and Musical Theatre arts, past artistic director of San Diego's BEST FEST Film Festival, the Imperial Beach Film Festival, has appeared on national televison for his work in the arts, and is currently on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, Music Director of the Act One Players, and is currently working on a new book and new CD of original music.
Film program begins at 7:00 PM with mixing and mingling. Wine and appetizers will be available for purchase. Complimentary coffee and popcorn will also be available!
Admission/Cost:
Saturday, June 13 - 7:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.conviviosociety.org
Larry Zeiger will introduce the film. Zeiger is an author, composer, award-wiinning San Diego educator of Cinema and Musical Theatre arts, past artistic director of San Diego's BEST FEST Film Festival, the Imperial Beach Film Festival, has appeared on national televison for his work in the arts, and is currently on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, Music Director of the Act One Players, and is currently working on a new book and new CD of original music.
Film program begins at 7:00 PM with mixing and mingling. Wine and appetizers will be available for purchase. Complimentary coffee and popcorn will also be available!
Admission/Cost:
Saturday, June 13 - 7:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.conviviosociety.org
