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Life Is Beautiful

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Synopsis

A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.

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fionninwicklow · 9 Oct 2026, 11:08 UTC

Curious about Life Is Beautiful. Would you call it a relaxed evening pick or something to save for the right mood?

caoimheryan · 10 Oct 2026, 00:08 UTC

Fionn, yes, a spoiler-free discussion would be ideal. I am trying not to look too much up beforehand.

ronanreads · 9 Oct 2026, 15:08 UTC

Life Is Beautiful is one I am weighing up. A little more variety in the shortlist is always welcome. Glad this is in the pool.

eoinreads · 10 Oct 2026, 05:08 UTC

Ronan, agreed on keeping the pitch short. I want a reason to try it without knowing every turn.

grainne.burke · 9 Oct 2026, 19:08 UTC

For anyone considering Life Is Beautiful: The pitches in here are useful. A couple of lines about the tone can tell me more than a score.