feature · 19971h 56mITIT
Life Is Beautiful
La vita è bella
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.
ComedyDrama★ 8.4(14,132)
At a glance
- Director
- Roberto Benigni
- Cinematography
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Editor
- Simona Paggi
- Music
- Nicola Piovani
- Costume
- Danilo Donati
Department
Camera
- Roberto BregaCamera Operatorprimary
- Tonino Delli ColliDirector of Photographyprimary
Department
Grip
- Aldo ColanziKey Gripprimary
Department
Electric / Lighting
- Carlo VinciguerraGafferprimary
Department
Sound
- Alberto DoniProduction Sound Mixerprimary
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography2n
- +5 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (2 won, 7 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Director1999Cited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest International Feature Film1999Cited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: NOMAcademy Award
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