Italy,
1997, 116 min
Directed by:
Roberto BenigniCinematography:
Tonino Delli ColliComposer:
Nicola PiovaniCast:
Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Marisa Paredes, Horst Buchholz, Verena Buratti, Gina Rovere, Andrea Tidona (more)VOD (1)
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In this extraordinary tale, Guido (Benigni) -- a charming but bumbling waiter who's gifted with a colorful imagination and an irresistible sense of humor -- 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! Honored with an overwhelming level of critical acclaim, this truly exceptional, utterly unique achievement will lift your spirits and capture your heart! (StudioCanal UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1999 - Roberto Benigni (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1999 - Roberto Benigni (Best Foreign Language Film)
- 1999 - Nicola Piovani (Best Original Dramatic Score)
- 1999 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1999 - Roberto Benigni (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1999 - Roberto Benigni (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1999 - Roberto Benigni (Best Leading Actor)
- 1999 - Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1999 - Best Film not in the English Language
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 1999 - Best Foreign Independent - Foreign Language
European Film Awards
- 1998 - Roberto Benigni (Best Film)
- 1998 - Roberto Benigni (Best Actor)
César Awards
- 1999 - Best Foreign Film
Goya Awards
- 2000 - Roberto Benigni (Best European Feature)
German Film Awards
- 1999 - Elda Ferri, Gianluigi Braschi (Best Foreign Film)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2000 - Roberto Benigni (Best Non-American Film)
Amanda Awards
- 1999 - Roberto Benigni (Best Foreign Language Film)
Critics Choice Awards
- 1999 - Best Foreign Language Film
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1998 - Best Foreign Language Film
Cannes Film Festival
- 1998 - Roberto Benigni (Grand Prize)
- 1998 - Roberto Benigni (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 1998 - Roberto Benigni (People's Choice Award)
Warsaw International Film Festival
- 1998 - Roberto Benigni (Audience Award - Feature)
Montreal World Film Festival
- 1998 - Roberto Benigni (Public Award for the Most Popular Film of the Festival)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 1998 - Roberto Benigni (The Norwegian Critics Award)