Life Is Beautiful
8.4/10
Rating
116 min
Runtime
1997
Release Year
Roberto Benigni
Director
Cast
Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric
Quick Synopsis
Set in Italy during World War II, the film follows Guido, a Jewish-Italian bookseller who leads a joyful and imaginative life. His world changes dramatically when he and his family are taken to a Nazi concentration camp. To protect his young son from the harsh reality, Guido uses his creativity to convince him that their experience in the camp is part of a complex game, aiming to keep his son's spirits alive despite the dire circumstances.
Detailed Synopsis of Life Is Beautiful
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.
