Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful (1997)

PG-1312/20/1997 (IT)•Comedy • Drama • Romance • War•1h 56m
86%
UserScore
8.6/10
"An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all."

Overview

Guido Orefice, a cheerful and imaginative Jewish waiter, falls in love with Dora and builds a happy family with her. During World War II, Guido and his young son are deported to a Nazi concentration camp. To shield his son from the horrors surrounding them, Guido convinces him that their imprisonment is an elaborate game in which the grand prize is a real tank. Through humor, courage, and self-sacrifice, Guido strives to preserve his son's innocence and hope.