Cinema Paradiso at Film@TheBraid

Cinema Paradiso won numerous awards on its release in 1988, including the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film and Grand Jury Prize at Cannes.

Ennio Morricone’s beautiful music was also awarded by many critics worldwide.

Philippe Noiret plays a grizzled old projectionist who takes pride in his presentation of screen dreams for a town still recovering from World War II.

When a child (Jacques Perrin) demonstrates fascination not only for movies but also for the process of showing them to an audience, a lifelong friendship is struck.

This isn’t just one of those films for people who are already in love with the cinema. But if you are one of those folks, the emotional resonance between the action in Tornatore’s world and the images on Noiret’s screen will seem all the greater - and the finale all the more powerful. Tissues won’t be provided, so please ensure you bring your own.

You can see the Director’s Cut of Giuseppe Tornatore’s masterpiece (featuring almost 40 minutes of extra footage) in The Braid’s Studio Theatre at 7pm on Thursday, November 17.

Guests and ticket holders will be treated to complimentary Italian cocktails and nibbles before the movie begins.

Tickets are only £4 and include complimentary authentic Italian refreshments.

Tickets are on sale now from The Braid Box Office on 2563 5900 or you can pay at the door.

Don’t miss Film@TheBraid’s remaining movies for the year: Thursday, December 15 at 7pm Freaks & Geeks (Episodes 1 and 2 of the cult US TV show) and a new HD presentation of 80s classic, Stand By Me; Thursday, December 22 at 2pm (last few seats remaining) 4.30pm and 7pm, It’s a Wonderful Life. Children will receive special Christmas goodies at the 2pm screening.