Cinema Paradiso

Cinema Paradiso is a perfect example of nostalgic postmodernism. This is represented through the use of a postmodern film incorporating films of the past in order to create a sense of nostalgia amongst the audience that is viewing the film. In this film, this theme is created through Salvator's character involving film as a constant part of his life, and more importantly at the end of the film when he views the scenes of old films that the priest forced Alfredo to cut due to their "provocative nature". Alfredo is a clear father figure to Salvator, and is willing to sacrifice his own feelings in order to encourage the person he cares about to be as successful as possible. This allows Salvator to become a motivated adult, who is able to move out of his town, and become a very successful filmmaker. Alfredo is able to be proud of Salvator, but is aware that is he told Salvator to return to his town, the success he made for himself would not have been possible. I enjoyed this film a lot and I liked how it found a way to create a very interesting storyline, while also including a homage to past films, allowing the audience to appreciate how film has developed over the years, and show what an important role film plays in our history, for it represents the history that has developed over the past 100 years.