Life Is Beautiful | 
 enlarge | Actors: Claudio Alfonsi, Lidia Alfonsi, Gil Baroni, Massimo Bianchi, Sergio Bini Bustric
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: Italian (Original Language), English (Subtitled), English (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 116
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D17490D
ISBN: 0788816209
UPC: 717951003089
EAN: 9780788816208
ASIN: B00001U0DP
Theatrical Release Date: October 23, 1998
Release Date: November 9, 1999
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Italy's rubber-faced funnyman Roberto Benigni accomplishes the impossible in his World War II comedy Life Is Beautiful: he shapes a simultaneously hilarious and haunting comedy out of the tragedy of the Holocaust. An international sensation and the most successful foreign language film in U.S. history, the picture also earned director-cowriter-star Benigni Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor. He plays the Jewish country boy Guido, a madcap romantic in Mussolini's Italy who wins the heart of his sweetheart (Benigni's real-life sweetie, Nicoletta Braschi) and raises a darling son (the adorable Giorgio Cantarini) in the shadow of fascism. When the Nazis ship the men off to a concentration camp in the waning days of the war, Guido is determined to shelter his son from the evils around them and convinces him they're in an elaborate contest to win (of all things) a tank. Guido tirelessly maintains the ruse with comic ingenuity, even as the horrors escalate and the camp's population continues to dwindle--all the more impetus to keep his son safe, secure, and, most of all, hidden. Benigni walks a fine line mining comedy from tragedy and his efforts are pure fantasy--he accomplishes feats no man could realistically pull off--both of which have drawn fire from a few critics. Yet for all its wacky humor and inventive gags, Life Is Beautiful is a moving and poignant tale of one father's sacrifice to save not just his young son's life but his innocence in the face of one of the most evil acts ever perpetrated by the human race. --Sean Axmaker
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An inspired motion picture masterpiece, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL was nominated for 7 Academy Awards(R) -- winning 3 Oscars, including one for Best Actor Robert Benigni. In this extraordinary tale, Guido (Benigni) -- a charming but bumbling waiter who's gifted with a colorful imagination and an irresistible sense of humor -- has won the heart of the woman he loves and created a beautiful life for his young family. But then, that life is threatened by World War II ... and Guido must rely on those very same strengths to save his beloved wife and son from an unthinkable fate! Honored with an overwhelming level of critical acclaim, this truly exceptional, utterly unique achievement will lift your spirits and capture your heart!
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 Life is Beautiful October 6, 2008
If we could all view life in the way this main character, did, LIFE WOULD BE BEAUTIFUL, always!!!!!!!! Story inspires hope and the deepest love a person can offer. Even in the face of "hell" God's pressence was kept alive by the power of ONE man. An inbelievable film. A MOST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 Dad teaches son to win against impossible odds September 24, 2008
A wonderful story to illustrate a father teaching his son that life is a game... that can be won if you guard your heart and grow your attitude. A concentration camp can't stop the father-son bond because of the dynamic principle of making the choice to have an incredible attitude.
No matter what you are facing today, this story will inspire you to face it with a new found courage to see the beautiful gifts that are often over-looked by those too busy or worried to see the joy. My perspective on life was broadened by watching this amazing story. I believe that your life will be blessed as well.
Here's a great coaching tip. Actively watch it by viewing it the second time with a legal pad to chart out the powerful insights that carry this family against impossible odds so that you can apply them to your own life. It's that good.
Words aren`t sufficient... September 20, 2008
Fantastic movie, a classic beyond description. The first 10 minutes I was thinking: "Crazy italian movie, didn`t I have another film lying here also". 20 minutes later I am captivated - the story is touching, deep, but the mood is easy although the rather grave setting of the story.
This is a must-see - above and beyond most other movies made.
One of the greatest portrayals of love September 5, 2008
This is one of the greatest movies ever! It's about a Jewish fellow in pre-WWII Italy who falls in love with a rich Italian Christian noble. They get married and live happily as WWII erupts. Their little son Jozue grows up oblivious to the horrors of the day thanks to his wonderful parents. Jozue's father is an eternal optimist and displays an incredible love for live and optimism even as he and little Jozue are being deported to the concentration camp just before the arrival and liberation of the allies. His mother shows no less courage and love as she voluntarily steps on to the "death train" heading for the same camp as her husband and son. The film has a bitter sweet ending, but is an incredible production and a must see. If we feed this kind of productions to our children, there will be fewer drifters and fewer dropouts as this makes one think deeply about life and love and enduring values.
There are copies of the movie in English, but it's poorly dubbed. Frankly the Italian version with subtitles is the way to see this movie! Benigni delivers masterful performance and his expressions in Italian are probably impossible to duplicate via dubbing. It's a gem!
Excelent movie, July 20, 2008
After requesting the movie we thought that could take over 10 days, it only took 4 days. The movie is great, we really enjoyed.
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