Tagline: A celebration of youth, friendship, and the everlasting magic of the movies.
Plot Outline: A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
Plot Synopsis: A famous film director returns home to a Sicilian village for the first time after almost 30 years. He reminisces about his childhood at the Cinema Paradiso where Alfredo, the projectionist, first brought about his love of films. He is also reminded of his lost teenage love, Elena, who he had to leave before he left for Rome.
click review on Cinema Paradiso if you are interested. but be warned - there are loads of spoilers. and btw, if you're interested in watching the movie, make sure you get the 1990 version which is more complete than the 1989 release.
and now for the best story i've heard in a long time, the Old Man, "Alfredo" tells "Salvatore aka Toto" a story when he realises that Toto is in love.
THE PRINCESS & THE SOLDIER 'retold here in my own words...'
"Once upon a time, there was a Princess whose beauty was unparalleled. And then there was a humble Soldier.
The first time the Soldier saw the Princess, he fell in love instantly. Never in his life had he seen a woman of such beauty before. But this is not to be confused with just infatuation - he knew for sure that he was in love. Alas, he thought he would never have a chance to meet her in person for she was a Princess and he was merely a humble Soldier.
However, there came a day when he had some time alone with her. Somehow, he managed to muster enough courage to let her know how he truly felt and let it all pour out even though he knew the fact remained, she was a Princess and he - just a humble Soldier. His words were so truthful that the Princess was moved very much by what he said.
So much so, that she said, "If you wait under my balcony for 100 days and 100 nights. At the end of the very last night. I'll be yours."
Thus, the Soldier did as she asked. He waited for her. Every day and every night. It did not matter if it rained or snowed or whether it was under the hot burning sun. He stood under her balcony - hoping to catch a merest glimpse of her and was hoping beyond hope that she'd come out and tell him that the wait was over.
He waited 5 days, 10 days, 20 days ... even through sickness and hunger - he stood there unflinching. All that time, he thought to himself that at the end of it - it would all be worth it.
Finally, the last day and the last night came. In the final hour before the end of the final night, he looked up to the balcony longingly. He closed his eyes and he made a decision. When he opened his eyes, he turned his back on the balcony and the Princess - and walked away."
*Grin.
why do you think the Humble Soldier walked away?
feel free to leave a comment. however, if you've watched the movie, and know what the conclusion in the movie was about (regarding the story above - please don't mention it yet) - i'll post up what was said in the movie soon. i'm just curious to see what other people draw from the story above.
i'll wait a few days before posting up what i think as well.
so, what you waiting for? comment away!! it'd be nice to see more action on this blog. :)
signing off, the commonjack amongst the kings & queens.
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