Release Date
October 23, 1998
Director
Roberto Benigni
Writer
Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni
Cast
Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric, Marisa Paredes, Horst Buchholz, Lidia Alfonsi, Giuliana Lojodice, Amerigo Fontani, Pietro De Silva, Francesco Guzzo, Raffaella Lebboroni, Claudio Alfonsi, Gil Baroni, Massimo Bianchi, Jürgen Bohn, Verena Buratti, Robert Camero, Ennio Consalvi, Giancarlo Cosentino
Studio
Running Time
122 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for holocaust-related thematic elements
What is Life is Beautiful about?
An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.
Roberto Benigni's LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (La Vita E Bella) is a daring departure for one of the world's most acclaimed comic filmmakers. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival, the Best Jewish Experience Award at this year's Jersualern International Film Fesitival and the recipient of 8 David di Donatello Awards (the Italian Oscars) including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
It is not everyday that I get around to watching foreign films, but this little film stuck out among the Hollywood blockbusters. Perhaps it was the word of mouth or the 3 Academy Awards, but either way, I had to see Life is Beautiful. It took me two years to get around to seeing it but I have finally watched and discovered what all the fuss is about. Life is Beautiful is an extraordinary film with great acting, great direction, and a riveting story that entertains and saddens at the same time. Full movie review »
