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MPAA Rating: PG13
Director: Roberto Benigni
Genre: Tragi-comedy, War Drama, Comedy Drama
Release Date: December 20, 1997 (Italy)
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Summary:
In this WW II tragicomedy, famed Italian funnyman Roberto Benigni (The Monster) portrays Guido, who moves during the '30s from the country to a Tuscan town, where he is entranced by schoolteacher Dora (Nicoletta Braschi, Benigni's real-life wife). Dora likes Guido, but she remains faithful to her pompous fiancé, so Guido has an uphill struggle. Mea... Full Summary >>

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Cast:
Roberto Benigni - (Guido)
Nicoletta Braschi - (Dora)
Giustino Durano - (Uncle)
Sergio Bustric - (Ferruccio)
Marisa Paredes - (Dora's Mother)
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Review:
Life is Beautiful caused more than a little controversy when it was released: any attempt to make comedy out of the Holocaust is going to inspire strong reactions from critics and audience members. Love it or loathe it, Life is Beautiful inarguably m ... Continue >>

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