Life Is Beautiful Film Analysis

Weird to think of a movie about that is focused on the Holocaust as being considered a comedy, right? Well that’s exactly what Life is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigini, was, a comedy. In this movie you will find yourself happy, sad, and angry all in one sitting. Guido, the father in this movie is a funny and charming Jewish man, married to the gorgeous local school teacher in Italy Dora. Soon after getting married they have a son, Joshua. Who is as the story progresses is a five year old with a powerful imagination. This film is an absolute pass to me due to the fact that although Bengini places a sugar-coat over one the worst events in the history of the world, it also leaves room for laughter in the situation. In some situations its better to laugh rather than sit and grieve, there is always a glimmer of a bright side you just have to look for it. The first part of the movie truly shows how Guido and Dora fall in love. Guido used his charm and flirtatious ways to win over Dora, who he called princess. After successfully winning over Dora, even though she had been engaged, Guido swoops in on a green painted horse, which is the first time anti-semitism is shown, this is also where you learn Guido is even Jewish. Part One of the movie is very lighthearted and if you’re into the movie enough, you might even forget the movie is about The Holocaust, but all of that quickly changes once Part Two comes around. Part Two of the movie quickly explains the problems of the time period. Now the viewer is introduced to Joshua, Dora and Guido’s son, who is bright, loved, and absolutely hates to take baths. The family lives happily until being interrupted by deportation. When being taken away from his mother to go live in the concentration camp, Guido is telling an elaborate story to lighten the situation, so Joshua doesn’t know the truth. At this point, you’re completely torn with emotions of sadness and happiness because you know the truth, but you’re