Trama:
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.

Cast:

Philippe Noiret Alfredo

Jacques Perrin Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

Marco Leonardi Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

Salvatore Cascio Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

Agnese Nano Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)

Antonella Attili Maria Di Vita (young)

Enzo Cannavale Spaccafico

Isa Danieli Anna

Leo Gullotta Ignazio, usher

Pupella Maggio Maria Di Vita (aged)

Leopoldo Trieste Father Adelfio

Tano Cimarosa Fabbro, blacksmith

Nicola Di Pinto Village idiot

Roberta Lena Lia

Turi Giuffrida

Mariella Lo Giudice

Beatrice Palme

Mimmo Mignemi

Angelo Tosto

Brigitte Fossey Elena Mendola (adult) (in Director's cut) (uncredited)

Giuseppe Tornatore Projectionist (uncredited)

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown