

"An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all."
Directed by Roberto Benigni
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.

Guido

Dora

Giosué

Zio

Ferruccio

Dora's Mother

Doctor Lessing

Mrs. Guicciardini
Screenplay
Screenplay
Producer
Original Music Composer
Director
Director of Photography
Producer
Executive Producer
Release Date
December 20, 1997
Runtime
1h 56m
Budget
$20.0M
Revenue
$230.1M
Country
Italy
Popularity
9
Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D.
Melampo Cinematografica