Winner of three Academy Awards among numerous others, ‘La Vita è Bella’ is a 1997 Italian film directed by the famous Roberto Benigni. Set in the Tuscany town of Arezzo, the story begins with Roberto himself playing the role of the main character, Guido Orefice.
He is a Jewish book shop owner who uses the vast powers of his imagination to help his son envisage and take part in a fantasy adventure to shield him from the true horrors of imprisonment at a Nazi concentration camp when they are snatched away from their home town.
This critically acclaimed film is sure to evoke both laughter and tears and may even help inspire you to visit Arezzo to see the place for yourself! Why not stay at a glorious five star luxury villa near Arezzo where you can relax and unwind by the pool after an intriguing day of discovery and culture?
Arezzo is a beautifully preserved old town in Tuscany that attracts thousands of tourists each year; not only because it’s where this fantastic film is set but because of its other interesting treasures. Click here to read more about Arezzo in another informative article.
He is a Jewish book shop owner who uses the vast powers of his imagination to help his son envisage and take part in a fantasy adventure to shield him from the true horrors of imprisonment at a Nazi concentration camp when they are snatched away from their home town.
This critically acclaimed film is sure to evoke both laughter and tears and may even help inspire you to visit Arezzo to see the place for yourself! Why not stay at a glorious five star luxury villa near Arezzo where you can relax and unwind by the pool after an intriguing day of discovery and culture?
Arezzo is a beautifully preserved old town in Tuscany that attracts thousands of tourists each year; not only because it’s where this fantastic film is set but because of its other interesting treasures. Click here to read more about Arezzo in another informative article.
Find the streets upon which Guido Orefice lived and worked and where his beloved son played before being snatched away by the evil Nazi troops. So if you haven’t yet seen this film, why not do it today and be guaranteed of a few hour’s entertainment!
