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of solitude and cynicism, which received little praise in its home country. The real
star, however, is the volcano itself, whose brooding presence undermines the illusion
of an idyllic, happy island.
Giuseppe Tornatore Cinema Paradiso (1988). Though derided by critics for its
saccharine storyline, this Oscar-winning film by Sicilian director Tornatore received
popular acclaim the world over. Shot around Cefalù, it follows the friendship between
a young boy and the local cinema projectionist, and is in many ways a homage to
cinema itself.
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