“Life Is Beautiful” is an Italian film released in 1997, directed by and starring Roberto Benigni. The film tells the story of a Jewish man named Guido who falls in love with a non-Jewish woman named Dora in Italy before World War II. When the Nazis come to power, Guido and his son Giosue are deported to a concentration camp, but Guido uses his wit and imagination to keep his son from realizing the full horror of their situation.
The film was praised for its blend of humor and tragedy, and its depiction of the power of love and imagination in the face of adversity. It won three Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Roberto Benigni, and was nominated for six more, including Best Picture. The film has since become a classic and is widely regarded as one of the best Italian films ever made.
“Life is Beautiful” (1997) won several awards and nominations for its cinematic excellence. Here are some of the most notable ones:
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Academy Awards (1999):
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Roberto Benigni)
- Best Music, Original Dramatic Score (Nicola Piovani)
- Best Foreign Language Film (Italy)
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Cannes Film Festival (1998):
- Grand Prix
- Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
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National Board of Review (1998):
- Best Foreign Language Film
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David di Donatello Awards (1998):
- Best Film
- Best Director (Roberto Benigni)
- Best Actor (Roberto Benigni)
- Best Original Screenplay (Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami)
- Best Music (Nicola Piovani)
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European Film Awards (1998):
- Best Film
- Best Actor (Roberto Benigni)
- Best Screenwriter (Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami)
- Best Composer (Nicola Piovani)
These are just some of the many awards that the movie has won. It has also been nominated for and won several other awards at various international film festivals and award ceremonies.
| Directed by | Roberto Benigni |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Gianluigi Braschi Elda Ferri |
| Written by | Roberto Benigni Vincenzo Cerami |
| Starring | Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi |
| Music by | Nicola Piovani |
| Cinematography | Tonino Delli Colli |
| Edited by | Simona Paggi |
| Production company |
Melampo Cinematografica |
| Distributed by | Cecchi Gori Group (Italy) Miramax Films (USA/International) |
| Release date | 20 December 1997 (Italy) |
| Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian German |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $230.1 million |