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Life Is Beautiful

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

★ 8.4 / 10 (14,372 votes)December 20, 1997116 minIT
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.

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Movie facts

Release dateDecember 20, 1997
StatusReleased
Runtime116 min
Rating★ 8.4 / 10
CertificationPG-13
Original languageIT
CountryItaly
Budget$20,000,000
Revenue$230,098,753
ProductionMario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D., Melampo Cinematografica
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Director

Roberto Benigni

Writers

Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni

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Cast

Roberto BenigniRoberto BenigniGuido
Nicoletta BraschiNicoletta BraschiDora
Giorgio CantariniGiorgio CantariniGiosué
Giustino DuranoGiustino DuranoZio
Sergio Bini BustricSergio Bini BustricFerruccio
Marisa ParedesMarisa ParedesDora's Mother
Horst BuchholzHorst BuchholzDoctor Lessing
Lidia AlfonsiLidia AlfonsiMrs. Guicciardini
Giuliana LojodiceGiuliana LojodiceSchool Principal
Amerigo FontaniAmerigo FontaniRodolfo
Pietro De SilvaPietro De SilvaBartolomeo
Francesco GuzzoFrancesco GuzzoVittorino
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