I lift my lamp beside the golden door

Friday night, I found Golden Door in the foreign film section of my

library branch and I must say I absolutely loved it! Emanuele Crialese

brilliantly writes and directs this masterpiece of concept, acting and

cinematography. It is a radiantly touching story of a Sicilian peasant,

Salvatore, who believes he can find a better life in the land of America

where carrots grow taller than men, rivers flow with milk and golden

coins rain from trees. The stunning cinematography and great acting

are laced with wonderfully artistic quirky dream sequences of visions

of the fabled new world. It also depicts a very realistic third class ship

journey, as well as the rigors of Ellis Island. Do yourself a favor and

put this little gem on your library or Netflix list. This film will make

you smile and even shed a tear or two. You will thank me.