Life Is Beautiful
“An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.”
1997•PG-13•1h 56m•8.4•Released
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.
Director
Roberto Benigni
Writer
Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$230M
Studio
Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D.
Cast
Roberto Benigni
Guido
Nicoletta Braschi
Dora
Giorgio Cantarini
Giosué
Giustino Durano
Zio
Sergio Bini Bustric
Ferruccio
Marisa Paredes
Dora's Mother
Horst Buchholz
Doctor Lessing
Lidia Alfonsi
Mrs. Guicciardini
Giuliana Lojodice
School Principal
Amerigo Fontani
Rodolfo
Pietro De Silva
Bartolomeo
Francesco Guzzo
Vittorino
Raffaella Lebboroni
Elena
Claudio Alfonsi
Rodolfo's Friend
Gil Baroni
Prefect
Production
Company
Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D.
Company
Melampo Cinematografica
Producer
Gianluigi Braschi
Producer
Elda Ferri
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