# The Star Maker (1995)

> An itinerant screen-test fraudster discovers genuine love in Sicily, only to see hope and romance collide with the consequences of his deception.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23843

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
- Cast: Sergio Castellitto, Tiziana Lodato, Franco Scaldati, Leopoldo Trieste, Leo Gullotta, Clelia Rondinella, Salvatore Billa, Jane Alexander
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114808/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, humanist, quiet evening, italian cinema night

## Synopsis

A conman finds unexpected love in the heart of Sicily, but fate has other plans.

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