Life is Beautiful, the Grand Prix winner at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival, is much like two films in one. In tone, temperament, and intent, they are vastly different -- one is poignant and powerful, the other is light, airy, and a little silly. The movie is the product of Italian comic sensation Roberto Benigni, who wore three hats for Life is Beautiful: director, co-writer, and star. To date, this is Benigni's most substantive film, and …showed first 75 words of 1984 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1984 total…set out to make a documentary or a realistic portrayal. I believe Benigni meant to portray the love a father has for his son, and the best way to do it, would be to make it in the worst imaginable place. Sources of information: 1.<Tab/>Italian cinema By: Peter Bondanella 2.<Tab/>www.ozcraft.com 3.<Tab/>http://www.geraldpeary.com/reviews/jkl/life-is-beautiful.html