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Life Is Beautiful (1997)

Directed by Roberto Benigni•1h 56m•Published Oct 24, 2023•Episode length 3h 29m
Episode 197 - Life Is Beautiful
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Roberto Benigni
Roberto Benigni
Guido
Nicoletta Braschi
Nicoletta Braschi
Dora
Giorgio Cantarini
Giorgio Cantarini
Giosué
Giustino Durano
Giustino Durano
Zio
Sergio Bini Bustric
Sergio Bini Bustric
Ferruccio
Marisa Paredes
Marisa Paredes
Dora's Mother
Horst Buchholz
Horst Buchholz
Doctor Lessing
Lidia Alfonsi
Lidia Alfonsi
Mrs. Guicciardini
Giuliana Lojodice
Giuliana Lojodice
School Principal
Amerigo Fontani
Amerigo Fontani
Rodolfo

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Overview

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.

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Hello Princess! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian and Ethan, (Liam, Megan, and Georgia are otherwise engaged with musical dress rehearsals) as we review the multiple Academy Award winning Italian Film, La Vita E Bella (Life is Beautiful). Join us for our 197th episode as we discuss: If this film st…

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Hello Princess!  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian and Ethan, (Liam,  Megan, and Georgia are otherwise engaged with musical dress rehearsals) as we review the multiple Academy Award winning Italian Film, La Vita E Bella (Life is Beautiful). Join us for our 197th episode as we discuss:

  • If this film steers into existing stereotypes
  • What it means to look on the bright side of things even when it seems at its darkest
  • Whether this film has a certain marmite quality
  • Whether certain things should be hands-off in regards to fictional representation or humour?
  • We shortlist this film for at least one end-of-year BFE award
  • We reveal the film we'll be reviewing for our annual Halloween choice
  • Whether or not Life is Beautiful is the Best Film Ever

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