Life Is Beautiful
1997
Roberto Benigni
ItalyWhen an open-minded Jewish waiter and his son become victims of the Holocaust, he uses a perfect mixture of will, humor and imagination to protect his son from the dangers around their camp.
Cast
Roberto Benigni·Nicoletta Braschi·Giorgio Cantarini·Giustino Durano
Producers
Gianluigi Braschi·Mario Cotone·John M. Davis·Elda Ferri·Agnès Mentre
Languages
Italian
German
EnglishMajor Awards
8 wins · 7 nominations
Wins (8)
Festival Grand Prize
People's Choice Award
Grand Prize of the Jury
Best Picture
European Film
Best European Film (Mejor Película Europea)
Best Film (Miglior Film)
Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
Best Actor
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Nominations (7)
Festival Grand Prize
Palme d'Or
Best Picture
Best Film not in the English Language
Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
Best Picture
Best Picture
Best Director
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay - Original