Life Is Beautiful
“An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.”
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Synopsis
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.
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
Stills
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