Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso is considered as one of the greatest films of all time. The film's score, composed by the father and son tandem of Ennio and Andrea Morricone, has equally attained classic status. Relive the movie accompanied by live music at a one time outdoor screening at the front lawn of the MiraNila Heritage House this coming February 5, 2026.
Billed as Cinema Paradiso Al Fresco, this early Valentine's Day treat will see an outdoor film screening of Cinema Paradiso. While the film is showing, the duo of violinist Alessio Benvenuti and pianist Mariel Ilusorio will perform the Morricones' music live.
At the end of the film, Tornatore himself will appear on screen to address the MiraNila audience.
Cinema Paradiso, released in 1988, won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards and Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 1989.
Violinist Alessio Benvenuti, also the concertmaster of the Manila Symphony Orchestra, has been lauded as an “Artist of High National and International Value” while Mariel Ilusorio, one of the country's premier pianists, boasts of an extensive career spanning four continents.
Tickets with early bird rates of ₱1,000 for adults and ₱800 for seniors & students with IDs are available now up until December 20, 2025. After this, the prices will increase to the regular rates of ₱1,200 for adults and ₱1,000 for seniors & students with IDs.
Tickets can be booked by texting Bern on Viber at 0906-547-8268 preferably between 1:00-7:00 PM.
While food and drinks will be available for sale at the front lawn, there are other dining options available including Pre-Concert Cocktails with antipasti priced at ₱1,000 per person as well as a Post-Show Dinner at ₱1,750 per person at the Rooftop, MiraNamin Nest.
Early Bird Tickets to Cinema Paradiso Al Fresco and reservations for the Pre-Concert Cocktails and Post-Show Dinner can be booked here: https://shop.thenestbythesea.com/search?q=cinema+paradiso&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
For queries, contact MiraNamin at 0917-621-0062 or at hello@thenestbythesea.com.
