Life Is Beautiful

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.

Release Date

Dec 20, 1997

Runtime

1h 56m

Director

Roberto Benigni

Original Title

La vita è bella

Country

Italy

Company

Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D., Melampo Cinematografica

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$230,098,753