Religion In Cinema Paradiso

The film, Cinema Paradiso, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, explores the values of religion and relationships, symbolized by the movie theatre central to the narrative. The symbol of the cinema is used to reflect how the Italian community 's values are shaped and influenced after the fall of fascism, post World War II. The memories of Salvatore focus on his relationship with the projectionist, when the cinema played an important role in Sicilian society. The film highlights the power of religion in the community, which values it as sacred. These values are explored through the journey of Salvatore, as he is influenced by the cinema and the community.

The importance of religion is explored through its influence over people’s lives, which diminishes

This is shown when the cinema catches on fire and people rush out, but Toto goes against the crowd, to save Alfredo, who has passed out in the flaming building, which emphasises Toto’s love for him. The camera moves swiftly in the tracking shot with Toto, as he runs into the building, producing a fast tracking motion following him, creating intense tension and communicates to the audience the established strong bond between them. The close-up shot of Toto, when he enters the cinema, conveys his concern that is reviewed in his facial expression. In the scene when Toto returns from his military service, he goes to see Alfredo in his room. The use of mid-angle shot, where Toto sits next to Alfredo 's bed, conveys the close relationship between them. He asks Toto to take him to the beach. The use of the long-angle shot, as they walk near the sea, conveys the limitlessness of knowledge, that Alfredo wants Toto to go away and learn more. He says, "never come back", reminding Toto that he has to persevere, in order to achieve his dreams. The importance of their relationship is conveyed, as Toto accepts Alfredo 's advice to leave the town. The use of diegetic sound, of their conversation concerning Toto’s future, highlights the idea of their close father-son connection. The strong bond between the two male characters communicates to the audience how much they love each