Life Is Beautiful

1997

ComedyDrama

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.

"An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all."

Rating

8.448
13347 votes

Popularity

15.1603

Origin & Countries

IT | it | Italy

Production

Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D.,Melampo Cinematografica

Runtime

116 min.

Budget (M$)

230.1 / 20ROI 1151%

Status

Released

Release: 12/20/1997

Credits

Life Is Beautiful

Roberto BenigniDirector

Life Is Beautiful

Roberto BenigniGuido

Life Is Beautiful

Nicoletta BraschiDora

Life Is Beautiful

Giorgio CantariniGiosué

Life Is Beautiful

Giustino DuranoZio

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Reviews

tubbs

6/9/2020

6 / 10

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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