Inspiration and Popcorn: ‘Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella)’: A Masterpiece as Joyful as It Is Deeply Touching

Inspiration and Popcorn: ‘Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella)’: A Masterpiece as Joyful as It Is Deeply Touching
“Life Is Beautiful” starts as a tale of merry courtship and happy family life, starring (L–R) Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, and Giorgio Cantarini. Miramax Films
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PG-13 | 1h 56min | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 1997

Comedies that feature sensitive topics such as the Holocaust used to be more common. When done right, filmmakers with their hearts in the right place (and the talent to pull it off) have always known that comedy is a great way to not only break down barriers between people but also provoke discussion and draw attention to important historical events and causes.

Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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