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Life Is Beautiful (1997) is streaming on Paramount+. Also available to free on Kanopy.
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Life Is Beautiful
An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.
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You can watch Life Is Beautiful (1997) for free on Kanopy, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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.
A heartbreaking historical tragedy transforms into a whimsical game of make-believe to shield a child from the horrors of a concentration camp. This unlikely blend of slapstick humor and profound sorrow creates a viewing experience that is as devastating as it is life-affirming.
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Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric, Marisa Paredes, Horst Buchholz, Lidia Alfonsi, Giuliana Lojodice, Amerigo Fontani
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Life Is Beautiful
An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.
You can watch Life Is Beautiful (1997) for free on Kanopy, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric, Marisa Paredes, Horst Buchholz, Lidia Alfonsi, Giuliana Lojodice, Amerigo Fontani
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