Life is Beautiful

Date Submitted: 12/27/2004 22:20:26
Category: / Arts & Humanities / Film & TV
Length: 7 pages (1984 words)
Life is Beautiful, the Grand Prix winner at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival, is much like two films in one. In tone, temperament, and intent, they are vastly different -- one is poignant and powerful, the other is light, airy, and a little silly. The movie is the product of Italian comic sensation Roberto Benigni, who wore three hats for Life is Beautiful: director, co-writer, and star. To date, this is Benigni's most substantive film, and …
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…set out to make a documentary or a realistic portrayal. I believe Benigni meant to portray the love a father has for his son, and the best way to do it, would be to make it in the worst imaginable place. Sources of information: 1.<Tab/>Italian cinema By: Peter Bondanella 2.<Tab/>www.ozcraft.com 3.<Tab/>http://www.geraldpeary.com/reviews/jkl/life-is-beautiful.html
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