Life Is Beautiful 1997

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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.

Roberto Benigni

as Guido

Giorgio Cantarini

as Giosué

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

Director:

Roberto Benigni

Writer:

Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni

Genres:

Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

1997 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

116 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Life Is Beautiful

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Roberto Benigni

as Guido

Giorgio Cantarini

as Giosué

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

Claudio Alfonsi

as Rodolfo's Friend

Gil Baroni

as Prefect

Massimo Bianchi

as Man with Key

Jürgen Bohn

as German Party Attendant

Verena Buratti

as German Auxilliary

Robert Camero

as German Executioner

Ennio Consalvi

as General Graziosi

Giancarlo Cosentino

as Waiter Ernesto

Aaron Craig

as US Tank Driver

Alfiero Falomi

as King

Daniela Fedke

as German Auxiliary

Antonio Fommei

as School Janitor

Stefano Frangipani

as Card Player

Ernst Frowein Holger

as German Sergeant

Alessandra Grassi

as Teacher

Hannes Hellmann

as German Corporal

Wolfgang Hillinger

as German Major at Party

Margarita Lucia Krauss

as Female Soldier at Children's Dinner

Patrizia Lazzarini

as 1st Lady at the Grand Hotel

Maria Letizia

as 2nd Lady at the Grand Hotel

Concetta Lombardo

as Gigliola

Carlotta Mangione

as Eleonora

Franco Mescolini

as Public Education Inspector

Francesca Messinese

as Lady at the Opera

Inger Lise Middelthon

as German Auxiliary

Andrea Nardi

as Upholsterer

Günther Pfanzelter

as German Soldier

Cristiana Porchiella

as Spinster Teacher

Antonio Prester

as Bruno

Gina Rovere

as Dora's Maid

Laura Susanne Ruedeberg

as German Auxilliary

Massimo Salvianti

as Policeman in Stationery Shop

Richard Sammel

as German Lieutenant at Station

James Schindler

as Solid German

Andrea Tidona

as Grand Hotel Doorman

Dirk van den Berg

as German Soldier

Giovanna Villa

as Common Secretary

Omero Antonutti

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Adelaide Alaïs

as German Auxilliary (uncredited)

Daniela Fedtke

as German Auxiliary (uncredited)

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