Life Is Beautiful (1997)
Original title: La vita è bella
Life Is Beautiful is a 1997 Italian-language comedy movie directed by Roberto Benigni, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Giorgio Cantarini.
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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What is Life Is Beautiful about?
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.
When was Life Is Beautiful released?
Life Is Beautiful was released on 20 December 1997.
How long is Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful runs 1h 56m.
Who made Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful was directed by Roberto Benigni.
Where can I watch Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful is available on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon and AppleTV.
Where to watch Life Is Beautiful
Stream: Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime)
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play
Buy: Amazon, Fandango at Home, Google Play
Official site
https://www.miramax.com/movie/life-is-beautiful-la-vita-e-bella/
Cast
- Roberto Benigni as Guido
- Nicoletta Braschi as Dora
- Giorgio Cantarini as Giosué
- Giustino Durano as Zio
- Sergio Bini Bustric as Ferruccio
- Marisa Paredes as Dora's Mother
- Horst Buchholz as Doctor Lessing
- Lidia Alfonsi as Mrs. Guicciardini
- Giuliana Lojodice as School Principal
- Amerigo Fontani as Rodolfo
- Pietro De Silva as Bartolomeo
- Francesco Guzzo as Vittorino
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