Life is beautiful / a Miramax Films and Mario & Vittorio Cecchi Gori production of a Melampo Cinematografica production ; screenplay by Vincenzo Cerami and Roberto Benigni ; produced by Elda Ferri and Gianluigi Braschi ; directed by Roberto Benigni.
| Other author | Benigni, Roberto. |
| Other author | Braschi, Nicoletta, 1960- |
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Edition | Collector's ed. |
| Publication Info | Montréal, Québec : Miramax Home Entertainment, 1998. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Original Italian title: Vita e bella |
| Abstract | In this extraordinary tale, Guido--a charming but bumbling waiter who's gifted with a colourful imagination and an irresistible sense of humour--has won the heart of the woman he loves and created a beautiful life for his young family. But then, that life is threatened by World War II-- and Guido must rely on those very same strengths to save his beloved wife and son from an unthinkable fate! |
| General note | Cataloged from container. |
| General note | Originally released as motion picture in 1997. |
| Credits | Director of photography, Tonino Delli Colli ; film editor, Simona Paggi ; music by Nicola Piovani. |
| Cast | Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi. |
| Audience | Rating: PG 13. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | Italian, with yellow English subtitles. |
| Language | Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Awards note | Winner of 1998 Academy Awards for best actor (Benigni), best foreign language film, and best dramatic score. |
| ISBN | 0788816209 |
| ISBN | 9780788816208 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PN1997.2 .L544 1998 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |