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Life Is Beautiful (1997)

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

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Roberto Benigni
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    Guido Roberto Benigni
  • Profile picture of Nicoletta Braschi
    Dora Nicoletta Braschi
  • Profile picture of Giorgio Cantarini
    Giosué Giorgio Cantarini
  • Profile picture of Giustino Durano
    Zio Giustino Durano
  • Profile picture of Sergio Bini Bustric
    Ferruccio Sergio Bini Bustric
  • Profile picture of Marisa Paredes
    Dora's Mother Marisa Paredes
  • Profile picture of Horst Buchholz
    Doctor Lessing Horst Buchholz
  • Profile picture of Lidia Alfonsi
    Mrs. Guicciardini Lidia Alfonsi

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  • fascism
  • holocaust (shoah)
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