Young Salvatore Di Vita discovers theperfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilianvillage: the Cinema Paradiso movie house,where projectionist Alfredo instills in the boy adeep love of films. When Salvatore grows up,falls in love with a beautiful local girl and takesover as the Paradiso's projectionist, Alfredo mustconvince Salvatore to leave his small town andpursue his passion for filmmaking