Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini

The film is a Chaplinesque fable about the power of imagination set against the stark reality of World War II Europe. The film combines satire, physical comedy, social commentary and a touch of the su...( read more  read more... )rreal into a uniquely moving story of love. At the center of the fable is Guido, an enchanting individual with childlike innocence and grand dreams of owning his own book shop. It's 1939, and he has come to the Tuscan town of Arrezzo with his poet friend Ferruccio. With unabashed humor and joy, the two seek fortune and romance, ignoring the growing anti-Semitism and Fascist government that surrounds them. Guido falls in love with Dora, a beautiful young school teacher, and a fairy tale romance ensues.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 54 min.

Directed by: Roberto Benigni

Release Date: October 23, 1998

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DVD Release Date: November 9, 1999

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  • September 18, 2009
    This is one of the most beautiful and touching films ever made. It takes true talent to combine both great comedy and terrible tragedy. Roberto Benigni is brilliant as Guido and as the film?s director. I loved how he accepted his award for best film at the Oscars, it makes me lau...( read more)gh just thinking about it. Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant!
  • April 23, 2009
    I have been meaning to see this movie for ten years now. In 2009, I finally got to see it. Although it kept my interest for the full movie, I was disappointed. Perhaps after waiting for 10 years, I was expecting a better movie.

    Roberto Benigni plays Guido to whom Life is Beaut...( read more)iful. He does everything he can to shield his son from the realism of the German concentration camp - to the point of unbelievability. Still, I'm glad I saw it finally.
  • January 11, 2009
    So brilliant, I cried...
  • November 8, 2008
    SO SAD! One of my favorite movies ever though.
  • October 6, 2008
    This film does the impossible. It tells an incredibly funny story that is set during the holocaust in WWII, that also depicts the horrible truth about the holocaust and the suffering of the Jewish people. Roberto Benigni's film is a wonder that it can accomplish both. The playful...( read more) way his character tries to woo his future wife, and then shields his child from the awful truth of the concentration camp that they find themselves in is amazing. This film is a must see to anyone with a heart. It is a powerful statement and an enjoyable film.
  • February 8, 2010
    Esta es muy buena pelicula, que ha ganado varios Oscars, por la calidad y el mensaje que deja.
  • February 8, 2010
    Went into this film not having a clue what it was about. And immediately I was hooked. the transition from comedy to tragedy only helped to make it feel more intense and the effort Guido went to, just to ensure his son was not scared was very touching. Thought this was truly aw...( read more)esome.
  • February 7, 2010
    saddest movie ever... Is it possible and how WONDERFUL and DEEP person must be, to find bride side of life...in the DARKEST PLACE IN THE WORLD...in a war.... trying to make happy people
  • February 3, 2010
    Traiter d'un sujet tellement affreux avec un humour si adroit. film percutant, film romantique, film touchant, film comique, film triste, film drôlement réussi.........
  • January 28, 2010
    Beautiful story. I actually grabbed it by accident and am so glad that I did. It's an excellent movie. Very moving.

    It is definitely worth watching but it's extremely sad. Hard for me to watch again.

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  • ivoncyceva
    June 21, 2008
    it's very intersting, this movie shows that the life is a precious thing that must be valuble :D
  • mistershinobi
    April 17, 2008
    The most overrated movie ever created.
  • Milan113
    March 2, 2008
    So sad
  • zylaxtic13gryffindor
    January 20, 2008
    this is one of the most touching movies i've seen...
  • 44Ana44
    December 26, 2007
    just wonderful!!!!!!!!!!
  • FabiSebien
    October 29, 2007
    Funny, charming, loving, smart, beautiful, yous a great movie. I love it, and it always makes me cry at the end. WONDERFUL!
  • neffertitti29
    October 15, 2007
    ♥♥
  • nzmcskn
    September 3, 2007
    Fantastic story and a wonderful movie despite the lack of charming movie effects and various filming errors.
  • KARENCHRISTINA
    July 27, 2007
    marvelous and sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • jackie090981
    June 4, 2007
    ive seen this movie only once and that was way back 2002... now im searching for that movie on DVD or VCD format but unable to find it.... will someone please upload a movie clips of this?

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