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Life Is Beautiful

Name: Life Is Beautiful
Director: Roberto Benigni
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1997-12-20
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano

1997 Film 116 min ★ 8.4/10 (14265)

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

DramaComedy

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Overview

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.