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Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful (1997)

PG-13 1h 56m 8.4/10 IMDb

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.

Director: Roberto Benigni

Cast: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Hate crimes (depicted) Racial slurs / racism (depicted) Religious persecution

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus)

Other

Gaslighting / emotional manipulation Genocide / ethnic cleansing War / combat

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children Gun violence
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