Life Is Beautiful 1997
8.6 / 10
Life Is Beautiful
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
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... Guido Orefice
... Dora
... Giosué Orefice
... Eliseo Orefice
... Ferruccio
... Signora Guicciardini
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See All 1 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by tubbs
The first half of the screenplay is better than the second and in particular the weak ending which is very commercial Oscar material. However, there is Benigni, who is an old school visual comedian, and some of his antics are a delight. The period setting details are also well done.
Release Date:
Dec 20, 1997 (Italy)
Run Time:
1hr 56`
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Original Language:
Italian
Production Countries:
Italy
Status:
Released
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The first half of the screenplay is better than the second and in particular the weak ending which is very commercial Oscar material. However, there is Benigni, who is an old school visual comedian, and some of his antics are a delight. The period setting details are also well done.
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Life Is Beautiful - Life Is Beautiful
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... Second Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Director
Cast
... Guido Orefice
... Dora
... Giosué Orefice
... Eliseo Orefice
... Ferruccio
... Signora Guicciardini
... Direttrice
... Rodolfo
... Bartolomeo
... Vittorino
... Elena
... Madre di Dora
... Dottore Lessing
... German Auxilliary
... German Auxilliary
... Uomo della chiave
... German Corporal
... German Major at Party
JB
Jürgen Bohn... Attendente tedesco festa
... Bruno
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