'Life is Beautiful' is the highlight of Roberto Benigni's career as an actor, director, and screenwriter, with Benigni alone being nominated in five different categories at the Oscars. The film follows Guido Orefice (Benigni), a Jewish-Italian who is taken to a Nazi concentration camp along with his family during the end of World War II. Guido uses his vast imagination to help his wife and son survive while they are held as prisoners in the camp. The movie is charming, yet devastating, and humorous yet dramatic. The film beautifully interprets how humor can be the greatest weapon against a merciless enemy. Guido's boundless determination to save his family is incredibly touching, and no amount of a language barrier can prevent the audience from comprehending Guido's infinite love for his son and wife. Highly recommended.
The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (Italy), Best Actor (Benigni), and Best Dramatic Score. The film was nominated for Best Director (also Benigni), and Best Picture. 8 out of 10 stars.
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