Cinema Paradiso (1988) - 35mm

Our first Film in the Field Festival concludes with a very special screening of Cinema Paradiso (1988) , presented outdoors on 35mm film beneath the stars.

A heartfelt love letter to cinema itself, Cinema Paradiso tells the story of Salvatore, a successful filmmaker reflecting on his childhood friendship with the projectionist at his local village cinema in Sicily. Emotional, nostalgic and deeply connected to the communal experience of filmgoing, it provides the perfect closing night for our festival.

Key Information:

• Doors Open: 7:00pm

• Film Start: Approximately 8:30–9:00pm at dusk

• Expected Finish Time: Approximately 11:00pm

• Parking: Free parking available adjacent to the venue

• Accessibility: Step-free access and accessible toilet facilities available

• Food & Drink: Outdoor bar open from 7pm & BBQ provided by The Forge Café before the screening

Please Note:

• Please bring your own deck chairs, camping seats or blankets, as seating is not provided.

• Warm clothing is strongly recommended for later in the evening.

• We’ll keep all ticket holders updated should any weather-related changes be required closer to the event.

About The Film:

Following the death of his old friend Alfredo, filmmaker Salvatore remembers growing up in post-war Sicily, where his lifelong passion for cinema began inside the local picture house, Cinema Paradiso.

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

Cinematographer: Blasco Giurato

Starring Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin and Salvatore Cascio

With support of the BFI Film Audience Network,

awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to

bring this project to more audiences across the UK