Life Is Beautiful

1997 · Directed by Roberto Benigni

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.

comedy drama romance

Cast: Roberto Benigni, Richard Sammel, Horst Buchholz, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Sergio Bini Bustric, Marisa Paredes, Gina Rovere, Francesco Guzzo, Giuliana Lojodice

Rating: 8.455/10 from 11,452 votes