Life is Beautiful (1997) Review: A Poignant Tale of Hope, Love, and Laughter Amidst Darkness
A Story Told in Two Tones Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella, 1997), directed by and starring Roberto Benigni, is a rare cinematic triumph that dares to blend whimsical comedy with the devastating reality of the Holocaust—and succeeds. Set in Italy during the rise of fascism and the Second World War, the film unfolds…