Life Is Beautiful 1997

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

• Roberto Benigni Guido
• Nicoletta Braschi Dora
• Giorgio Cantarini Giosué
• Giustino Durano Zio
• Sergio Bini Bustric Ferruccio
• Marisa Paredes Dora's Mother
• Horst Buchholz Doctor Lessing
• Lidia Alfonsi Mrs. Guicciardini
• Giuliana Lojodice School Principal
• Amerigo Fontani Rodolfo

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