Oscar-winning actor Roberto Benigni stars in and also directed this new version of the classic children's tale. This live-action film features beautiful costumes and lavish sets, along with Benigni's performance as a wooden doll who longs to be a boy. Directed by Roberto Benigni. With Nicoletta Braschi and Carlo Giuffrè. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2002.
Roberto Benigni in Pinocchio
After Guido (Roberto Benigni), a carefree Jewish bookkeeper, marries his love Dora (Nicoletta Braschi) and has a child (Giorgio Cantarini), life is good until German forces occupy Italy. After Guido and Giosué are taken to a concentration camp, Dora voluntarily follows to keep the family together. Never giving up hope, Guido finds ways to communicate with Dora, is able to hide Giosué to prevent their separation and convinces his son that the entire ordeal is an elaborate contest to win a tank. Directed by Roberto Benigni. With Giustino Durano, Lidia Alfonsi and Sergio Bini Bustric. Categories: Comedy, Drama, War, Foreign Film. Year: 1997.
Roberto Benigni in Life is Beautiful