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Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
Ennio Morricone · 1988 · Track 5
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Duración2:45
ÁlbumNuovo Cinema Paradiso
Año1988
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The story behind
The piece Maturità, composed by Ennio Morricone, evokes the nostalgia and personal growth that unfolds in the film Nuovo Cinema Paradiso. This composition captures the essence of the story, which is narrated through the memories of Salvatore, a successful filmmaker but with a deep dissatisfaction. The news of the death of Alfredo, who was his guide in the village cinema and his mentor, becomes the catalyst for Salvatore, having abandoned his home in Giancaldo, to finally return to his roots. Morricone's music accompanies this introspective journey, underscoring the melancholy of past years and the complexity of maturity.
This musical work arose from the first collaboration between director Giuseppe Tornatore and maestro Ennio Morricone for the soundtrack of Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, a film released in 1988. The film was a co-production involving several companies such as Cristaldifilm, Les Films Ariane, Rai 3, TF1 Films Production, and Forum Picture. Its cast included actors such as Philippe Noiret, Salvatore Cascio, Marco Leonardi, Jacques Perrin, Antonella Attili, Pupella Maggio, Leopoldo Trieste, Enzo Cannavale, Leo Gullotta, and Brigitte Fossey. Ennio Morricone, born in Rome in 1928, is a renowned Italian composer and conductor, whose prolific career spans music for over 500 films and television series. His compositions have been part of award-winning productions, including notable works in the Spaghetti Western genre alongside Sergio Leone in films such as A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), and Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). His versatility has positioned him as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, with pieces for Days of Heaven, The Mission, and, of course, Cinema Paradiso, considered masterpieces.