Life Is Beautiful (1997)
La vita è bella (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG-13
- 1h 56min
- Comedy, Drama
- 20 Dec 1997 (Italy)
- Movie
When an open-minded Jewish waiter and his son become victims of the Holocaust, he uses a perfect mixture of will, humor and imagination to protect his son from the dangers around their camp.
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Awards:
- Won 3 Oscars. Another 69 wins & 52 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Roberto Benigni | ... |
Guido
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| Nicoletta Braschi | ... |
Dora
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| Giorgio Cantarini | ... |
Giosué
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Giustino Durano | ... |
Zio
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Sergio Bini Bustric | ... |
Ferruccio
(as Sergio Bustric)
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| Marisa Paredes | ... |
Madre di Dora
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| Horst Buchholz | ... |
Dottor Lessing
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| Lidia Alfonsi | ... |
Guicciardini
(as Lydia Alfonsi)
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Giuliana Lojodice | ... |
Direttrice Didattica
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| Amerigo Fontani | ... |
Rodolfo
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Pietro De Silva | ... |
Bartolomeo
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Francesco Guzzo | ... |
Vittorino
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Raffaella Lebboroni | ... |
Elena
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Claudio Alfonsi | ... |
Amico Rodolfo
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Gil Baroni | ... |
Prefetto
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Massimo Bianchi | ... |
Uomo della chiave
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Jürgen Bohn | ... |
Attendente tedesco festa
(as Jurgen Bohn)
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Verena Buratti | ... |
Ausiliaria tedesca
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Robert Camero | ... |
Soldato tedesco fucilazione
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Ennio Consalvi | ... |
Generale Graziosi
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Giancarlo Cosentino | ... |
Cameriere Ernesto
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| Aaron Craig | ... |
Carrista USA
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Alfiero Falomi | ... |
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Daniela Fedke | ... |
Ausiliaria tedesca
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Antonio Fommei | ... |
Bidello scuola
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Stefano Frangipani | ... |
Giocatore
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Ernst Frowein Holger | ... |
Sergente tedesco
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Alessandra Grassi | ... |
Maestra
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Hannes Hellmann | ... |
Caporale tedesco
(as Hannes Helmann)
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Wolfgang Hillinger | ... |
Maggiore tedesco festa
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Margarita Lucia Krauss | ... |
Soldatessa cena bambini
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Patrizia Lazzarini | ... |
1ª Signora Grand Hotel
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Maria Letizia | ... |
2ª Signora Grand Hotel
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Concetta Lombardo | ... |
Gigliola
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Maria Rita Macellari | ... |
Regina
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Carlotta Mangione | ... |
Eleonora
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Franco Mescolini | ... |
Ispettore Pubblica Istruzione
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Francesca Messinese | ... |
Signora Opera
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Angel Alise Middelthon | ... |
Ausiliaria tedesca
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Andrea Nardi | ... |
Tappezziere
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Günther Pfanzelter | ... |
Soldato tedesco
(as Gunther Pfanzelter)
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Cristiana Porchiella | ... |
Maestra zitella
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Antonio Prester | ... |
Bruno
(as Nino Prester)
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| Gina Rovere | ... |
Governante Dora
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Laura Susanne Ruedeberg | ... |
Ausiliaria tedesca
(as Laura Rudeberg)
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Massimo Salvianti | ... |
Poliziotto cartolibreria
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| Richard Sammel | ... |
Ufficiale stanzioncina
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James Schindler | ... |
Tedesco fisso
(as James Shindler)
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Andrea Tidona | ... |
Portiere Grand Hotel
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Dirk K. van den Berg | ... |
Soldato tedesco
(as Dirk Karsten Van Den Berg)
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Giovanna Villa | ... |
Segretaria Comune
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| James Falzone | ... |
Joshua
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| Omero Antonutti | ... |
Narrator (uncredited) (voice)
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Roberta Bobbi | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Davide Borella | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Nikky Smedley | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roberto Benigni | ||
Written by
| Vincenzo Cerami | ... | (story by) & |
| Roberto Benigni | ... | (story by) |
| Vincenzo Cerami | ... | (screenplay by) & |
| Roberto Benigni | ... | (screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Gianluigi Braschi | ... | producer |
| Mario Cotone | ... | line producer |
| John M. Davis | ... | producer |
| Elda Ferri | ... | producer |
| Agnès Mentre | ... | executive producer (as Agnes Mentre) |
| John Rogers | ... | executive producer (as John S. Rogers Jr.) |
Music by
| Nicola Piovani | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Tonino Delli Colli | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Simona Paggi | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Benni Atria | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Maddalena Colombo | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Pasquale Cuzzupoli | ... | color timer |
| Giorgia Onofri | ... | post-production secretary |
| Irma Misantoni | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Shaila Rubin | ||
Production Design by
| Danilo Donati | ... | (production design) |
Art Direction by
| Danilo Donati | ... | (art direction) |
Costume Design by
| Danilo Donati | ... | (costumes) |
Makeup Department
| Giusy Bovino | ... | lead hair stylist |
| Martina Cossu | ... | makeup artist |
| Walter Cossu | ... | lead makeup artist |
| Maria Pia Crapanzano | ... | hair stylist |
| Enrico Iacoponi | ... | lead makeup artist |
| Federico Laurenti | ... | makeup artist |
| Fabio Lucchetti | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Tullio Lullo | ... | production manager |
| Naldo Nibbi | ... | unit manager |
| John Rogers | ... | post-production supervisor: New York (as John S. Rogers Jr.) |
| Pietro Sassaroli | ... | production manager |
| Olivia Sleiter | ... | unit manager |
| Attilio Viti | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gianni Arduini | ... | assistant director |
| Daniele Cama | ... | assistant: to Mr. Benigni |
| Dan Edelstein | ... | additional director: English dubbed version |
| Giovanni Marino | ... | assistant: to Mr. Benigni (as Nanni Marino) |
| Nanni Marino | ... | first assistant director (uncredited) |
| Luigi Spoletini | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Emanuela Alteri | ... | decorative painter |
| Rosario Calascibetta | ... | props |
| Paolo Cameli | ... | scenic artist |
| Alberto Ciolfi | ... | decorative painter |
| Vito Consoli | ... | scenic artist |
| Maurizio di Clemente | ... | draftsman (as Mauriziio Di Clemente) |
| Edoardo Di Iorio | ... | second assistant art director |
| Ivano Gatti | ... | scenic artist |
| Roberto Magagnini | ... | property master |
| Carlo Maggi | ... | head plasterer / lead stucco artist |
| Paola Mugnai | ... | decorative painter |
| Sabina Palermo | ... | props management: Intesa |
| Maurizio Sabatini | ... | first assistant art director |
| Romolo Severi | ... | decorative painter |
| Marcello Turco | ... | scenic artist |
| Luigi Urbani | ... | set dresser |
| Fernando Valento | ... | construction foreman |
| Luca Ferretti | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Stephen Andrew Schwartz | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Francesco Valento | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Fernando Ascani | ... | assistant engineer: English dubbed version |
| Benni Atria | ... | sound editor |
| Michael Barry | ... | re-recording mixer: English dubbed version |
| Fernando Caso | ... | sound effects editor |
| Louis Cerborino | ... | sound editorial staff: New York (as Lou Cerborino) |
| Claudio Chiossi | ... | sound mixer |
| Aldo Ciorba | ... | foley artist |
| Pam DeMetruis-Thomas | ... | adr editor: English dubbed version (as Pam De Metruis) |
| Marco di Vittorio | ... | adr engineer (as Marco Di Vittorio) |
| Alberto Doni | ... | sound mixer |
| Gerald Donlan | ... | adr editor: English dubbed version / sound editorial staff: New York |
| Steve Earnhart | ... | foley editor: English dubbed version (as Stephen Earnhart) |
| Dan Edelstein | ... | sound editorial staff: New York / supervising adr editor |
| Tom Fleischman | ... | re-recording mixer: English dubbed version |
| Alvaro Gramigna | ... | foley artist |
| Andrea Gramigna | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jesse Hammer | ... | recording engineer: English dubbed version |
| Bill Higley | ... | recording engineer: English dubbed version |
| Bobby Johanson | ... | recording engineer: English dubbed version |
| Richard Q. King | ... | sound effects editor: English dubbed version (as Richard King) |
| Dan Korintus | ... | adr editor: English dubbed version |
| Steve Kramer | ... | dubbing adaptation: English dubbed version |
| Ettore Mancini | ... | boom |
| James Marchione | ... | assistant engineer: English dubbed version (as Jim Marchione) |
| Silvia Moraes | ... | sound editor |
| Tullio Morganti | ... | production sound mixer |
| Branka Mrkic | ... | adr editor: English dubbed version |
| Angela Organ | ... | assistant editor: English dubbed version |
| Harry Peck Bolles | ... | adr editor: English dubbed version (as Harry Bolles) |
| Jacob Ribicoff | ... | adr editor: English dubbed version |
| Federico Savina | ... | consultant: Dolby |
| Arthur Schlenger | ... | assistant editor: English dubbed version |
| Steve Schwartz | ... | assistant editor: English dubbed version / sound editorial staff: New York (as Stephen Schwartz) |
| Damon Skinner | ... | sound editorial staff: New York |
| Charlotte Stobbs | ... | sound editorial staff: New York |
| Larry Hopkins | ... | layback sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Marco Lazzaro | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Marco Mauti | ... | protools consultant (uncredited) |
| Alessandro Pambianco | ... | assistant sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Kenneth Cassar | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Giovanni Corridori | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Roberto Dell'Acqua | ... | stunt double: Roberto Benigni |
| Mauro Balmas | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Katia Crispino | ... | stunt double: Nicoletta Braschi (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roberto Bagalá | ... | grip (as Roberto Bagola) |
| Salvatore Bognanni | ... | assistant camera |
| Roberto Brega | ... | camera operator |
| Aldo Colanzi | ... | key grip |
| Marco Contaldo | ... | electrician |
| Francesco Cotone | ... | assistant grip |
| Roberto Cuccoli | ... | electrician |
| Marco Cuzzupoli | ... | assistant camera |
| Umberto Dessena | ... | grip |
| Claudio Frollano | ... | electrician |
| Sergio Gabrielli | ... | grip |
| Aldo Galigani | ... | electrician |
| Maurizio Galli | ... | assistant grip |
| Simone Lucchetti | ... | electrician |
| Adolfo Onorati | ... | generator operator |
| Marco Santarelli | ... | grip |
| Fabrizio Spadoni | ... | grip |
| Sergio Strizzi | ... | still photographer |
| Giovanni Tancredi | ... | electrician |
| Massimo Tanfani | ... | assistant grip |
| Marco Verginelli | ... | grip |
| Carlo Vinciguerra | ... | gaffer |
| Massimiliano Sardini | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Mark Bennett | ... | casting director: English dubbed version |
| Savannah Haske | ... | casting associate |
| Christina Rosati | ... | additional casting |
| Vania Arcangeli | ... | additional cast (uncredited) |
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gaelle Allen | ... | stylist |
| Angela Anzimani | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Giovanna Anzimani | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Alma Barbieri | ... | workshop tailor |
| Giampiero Grassi | ... | workshop tailor |
| Metka Kosak | ... | assistant costume designer (as Metka Koschak) |
| Simona Mattei | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Raoul Settimelli | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Alessandra Torella | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Emanuele Zito | ... | assistant costume designer |
Music Department
| Damiano Antinori | ... | assistant music mixer |
| Pasquale Filastò | ... | music assistant: Ars Nova |
| Giuseppe Gabetti | ... | composer: "Marcia Reale" (as G. Gabetti) |
| Angelo Giovagnoli | ... | music coordinator |
| Pierluigi Pietroniro | ... | musician: violin |
| Nicola Piovani | ... | conductor / music arranger / orchestrator |
| Fabio Venturi | ... | music mixer / music recordist (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Raffaele Bello | ... | production driver |
| Valerio Berlini | ... | production driver |
| Spartaco Calanchini | ... | production driver |
| Stefano Ceppi | ... | production driver |
| Abel Fasano | ... | production driver |
| Claudio Pitotti | ... | production driver |
| Massimo Rossi | ... | production driver |
| Balilla Santoro | ... | production driver |
| Giovanni Scuro | ... | production driver |
| Giuseppe Serra | ... | production driver |
| Sergio Verdecchia | ... | production driver |
Additional Crew
| Marco Albertini | ... | production coordinator |
| Ettore Balducci | ... | stills laboratory |
| Roberto Benigni | ... | presents |
| Carles Berot | ... | marketing and creative services |
| Ilaria Borrelli | ... | director: Joshua |
| Michele Brown | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Cristiana Caimmi | ... | unit publicist |
| Mario Cecchi Gori | ... | presents: English dubbed version |
| Vittorio Cecchi Gori | ... | presents: English dubbed version |
| Giuseppe Ceci | ... | caterer |
| Giulio Cestari | ... | business consultant: Melampo Cin.ca |
| Piera Cimino | ... | workshop tailor |
| Valentina Cotone | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Katia Crispino | ... | stand-in: Mr. Braschi |
| Roberto Dell'Acqua | ... | stand-in: Mr. Benigni |
| Elisa di Serio | ... | workshop tailor (as Elisa Di Serio) |
| Franco Fantini | ... | production auditor |
| Mary Filippone | ... | bookkeeper (as Maria Vittoria Filipponi) |
| Luigi Gatto | ... | dyer |
| Marina Grappelli | ... | accountant |
| Mark R. Lindsay | ... | sales representative (as Mark Lindsay) |
| Leda Lojodice | ... | choreographer |
| Irene Macri | ... | workshop tailor |
| Maurizio Maggi | ... | bulbs and gels: International Set Lighting |
| Lilene Mansell | ... | dialect coach: Jonathan Nichols, English dubbed version |
| Giovanna Montevecchi | ... | workshop tailor |
| Ettore Musco | ... | production coordinator |
| Attilio Pettirossi | ... | caterer |
| Marcello Pezzetti | ... | historical advisor: Center for Documentation of Contemporary Judaism, Milano |
| Mandella Quilici | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Emanuela Riganelli | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Nicoletta Rossana | ... | dyer |
| Fabiano Rubeo | ... | bookkeeper |
| Giulia Saccucci | ... | accountant |
| Antonio Smiraglia | ... | caterer |
| Enrico Sollazzo | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Luigi Spoletini | ... | assistant: Mr. Benigni |
| Jeff Tahler | ... | assistant to executive producer (as Jeffrey Tahler) |
| Vittorio Torrieri | ... | workshop tailor |
| Giorgio Vecchi | ... | crane operator |
| Carles Berot | ... | dubbing supervisor (uncredited) |
| Daniele Cama | ... | assistant: Mr. Benigni (uncredited) |
| Rod Dean | ... | adaptation: English version (uncredited) |
| Amy Israel | ... | studio executive (uncredited) |
| Gianluca Lazzaroni | ... | assistant production office manager (uncredited) |
| Giovanni Marino | ... | assistant: Mr. Benigni (uncredited) |
| Paila Pavese | ... | voice dubbing: Marisa Paredes (uncredited) |
| Jay Sheveck | ... | premiere and release (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Stefano Bartezzaghi | ... | special thanks to |
| Rossella Belli | ... | the producers wish to thank: La Soc. Fedora |
| Maurizio Benvenuti | ... | the producers wish to thank: La Soc. Fedora |
| Sonia Berrettini | ... | the producers wish to thank: La Soc. Fedora |
| Claudio Burlando | ... | the producers wish to thank: Minister of Transportation |
| Franco Casaglieri | ... | thanks |
| Demofilo Fidani | ... | special thanks to: Auschwitz survivor (as Nedo Fidano) |
| Mariangela Gualtieri | ... | special thanks to |
| John Hadity | ... | special thanks: English dubbed version |
| L. Picciotto Fargion | ... | special thanks to: Auschwitz survivor (as Liliana Picciotto Fargion) |
| Marco Pisini | ... | thanks |
| Valerio Veltroni | ... | thanks |
| Schlomo Venezia | ... | special thanks: Auschwitz survivor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (1998) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Asmik Ace Entertainment (1999) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Bac Films (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cecchi Gori Distribuzione (1997) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Film Pop (1999) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1999) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- JL Vision Film (2020) (China) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1999) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1998) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- RCV Film Distribution (1998) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (1998) (Luxembourg) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (1998) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Scotia International Filmverleih (1998) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Shringar Distributors (2000) (India) (theatrical)
- Spentzos Films (1998) (Greece) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1999) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- West Video (1999) (Russia) (theatrical)
- BMG Video (1999) (Germany) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (1999) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2001) (Italy) (DVD)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2010) (Italy) (Blu-ray)
- Gativideo (1999) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Gativideo (2002) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Imagem Filmes (2012) (Brazil) (Blu-ray)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paris Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Paris Vídeo (2000) (Brazil) (DVD)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- RTL Entertainment (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL8)
- Roadshow Entertainment (1999) (Australia) (DVD)
- SBP (2011) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Savor Ediciones (2011) (Spain) (DVD)
- StudioCanal Germany (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- StudioCanal Germany (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- StudioCanal UK (2012) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- TF1 Vidéo (2002) (France) (DVD)
- Turner Classic Movies (TCM) (2015) (United States) (tv)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- A.N.C.A. (animals)
- A.T.A. S.r.l. Conti Bros. (period military vehicles & equipment)
- AVID Technology (audio/video systems)
- Accademia Musicale Italiana (AMIT) (orchestra)
- Acqua Amerino (the producers wish to thank)
- Agripan (the producers wish to thank)
- Ars Nova (musical assistance)
- Associazione A.D.A.Mus. (the producers wish to thank)
- Audiovisual System (sound editing equipment)
- Avid Film Composer (film editing)
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- Centro Fromazione Professionale di Narni (the producers wish to thank)
- Centro Multimediale Terni (sound stages)
- Cine Audio Effects (sound design and foley)
- Cine Audio Effects (sound effects and foley design)
- Cinecittà (technical means)
- Comando Vigili Urbani - Arezzo (the producers wish to thank)
- Comando della Regione Militare Tosco-Emiliana (the producers wish to thank)
- Comune di Arezzo (the producers wish to thank)
- Comune di Castiglion Fibocchi (Arezzo) (the producers wish to thank)
- Comune di Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo) (the producers wish to thank)
- Comune di Cortona (Arezzo) (the producers wish to thank)
- Comune di Ferentillo (the producers wish to thank)
- Comune di Montevarchi (Arezzo) (the producers wish to thank)
- Comune di Ronciglione (the producers wish to thank)
- Comune di Spoleto (the producers wish to thank)
- Comune di Terni (the producers wish to thank)
- Cose Care, Cesena (jewelry)
- Costumi d'Arte (wardrobe house)
- De Pasquale Mariano (period military vehicles & equipment)
- Ditta L.A.B.A. (jewelry)
- Ditta Pompei (shoes)
- EMI Music Publishing (organization and coordination)
- Ente Nazionale Energia Elettrica (ENEL) (the producers wish to thank)
- Fedora Company (the producers wish to thank)
- Fila (set design)
- Film Apprenticeship Program (the producers wish to thank)
- Fono Roma (mixing studio)
- Forum Music Village (music recorded at)
- Garzotto Rocco e Figlio (set design)
- German School New York (special thanks: English dubbed version)
- Hopkins, Smith & Barden (voice casting: English dubbed version)
- Howard Schwartz Recording (recorded at: English dubbed version)
- Industrie Riunite (set design)
- International Set Lighting (bulbs and gels)
- Intesa (props management)
- LVT (subtitling: french version with subtitles)
- La Scuola D'Italia "Guglielmo" Marconi (special thanks: English dubbed version)
- Mercedes Italia (transportation)
- Ministry of Transportation (the producers wish to thank)
- Mobilvetta Design (transportation)
- Molinari (set design)
- Murray Weissman and Associates (marketing and promotion)
- Musical Band Lo Zivago (the producers wish to thank)
- Musical Band of Bevagna (the producers wish to thank)
- Nannini (set design)
- Panalight (cameras)
- Panavision (anamorphic lenses)
- Paoloni (Fano) (carpentry equipment)
- Pentastudio (titles and effects)
- Peroni (set design)
- Pompei (shoes)
- Ponteggi Dalmine (construction tubing)
- Province of Terni (the producers wish to thank)
- Provincia di Arezzo (the producers wish to thank)
- R.T.A. Frosinone (special shipping)
- Regione Umbria (the producers wish to thank)
- Romana Gruppi Elettrogeni (shipping)
- Romana Trasporti (shipping)
- Sapori (set design)
- Scuola Elementare "Gamurrini" (Arezzo) (the producers wish to thank)
- Società per Azioni delle Acque di S. Francesco (the producers wish to thank)
- Sound One Corporation (re-recorded at: English dubbed version)
- Sound One Corporation (recorded at: English dubbed version)
- Soundtrack Recording (recorded at: English dubbed version)
- Strega Alberti (set design)
- Studio Solutions Group (Film Rights Acquisition)
- Tecno Bay (construction gesso)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Ufficio Provinciale del Lavoro - Arezzo (the producers wish to thank)
- Ufficio Provinciale del Lavoro di Terni (the producers wish to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1930s Italy, a carefree Jewish waiter-turned-bookseller named Guido starts a fairy tale life by courting and marrying a lovely woman teacher named Dora. Guido and Dora have a son named Joshua and live happily together until the forced deportation of the town's Jewish population in cattle cars. Dora, while not required to be deported, volunteers to leave with her family, and they are all forced to live in a concentration camp. In an attempt to hold his family together and help his son survive the horrors of a concentration camp, Guido imagines that the Holocaust is a game and that the grand prize for winning is a tank.
Written by Anthony Hughes |
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| Taglines | An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all. (Canadian one sheet) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $229,163,264, 30 Jun 2012 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Guido's wife, Dora, is played by Roberto Benigni's real-life wife, Nicoletta Braschi. See more » |
| Goofs | Dora calls her husband (Roberto Benigni) "Roberto" rather than "Guido" on one occasion. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Godzilla/Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas/Bulworth/The Horse Whisperer (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Marcia Reale See more » |
| Quotes |
Guido:
Buon giorno, Principessa! See more » |