Foreign Films (non-English)

The "Il Postino" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features a beautiful score composed by Luis Bacalov, which complements the film's romantic and poetic themes. It includes iconic pieces that enhance the emotional depth of the story. The soundtrack is available for download on various music platforms, allowing fans to enjoy the film's enchanting melodies anytime. Check services like Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music for availability.

In "Death in a Strange Country" by Donna Leon, Sicilians use straight cylindrical espresso pots as a traditional method for brewing coffee, reflecting their cultural identity and appreciation for quality. These pots, known as "moka pots," are favored for their ability to produce a rich, strong coffee that embodies the essence of Sicilian life. The use of such pots also symbolizes the characters' connection to their roots and the importance of rituals in their daily lives.

"La Dolce Vita," directed by Federico Fellini, features a notable ensemble cast led by Marcello Mastroianni as Marcello Rubini. Other prominent actors include Anita Ekberg as Sylvia, Jean Sorel as Steiner, and Yvonne Furneaux as Maddalena. The film also stars Annibale Ninchi, Magali Noël, and Alain Cuny in significant roles, contributing to the rich tapestry of characters that explore themes of hedonism and existentialism in post-war Rome.

In the movie "Life Is Beautiful," the opera piece prominently featured is "Nessun dorma" from Giacomo Puccini's opera "Turandot." The aria is sung by the character of Calaf and becomes a powerful symbol of hope and resilience throughout the film. Its emotional delivery enhances the film's themes of love and sacrifice amidst adversity.

In "Life is Beautiful," the primary riddle revolves around the protagonist Guido's ability to maintain hope and humor in the face of adversity, particularly during the Holocaust. He creates an elaborate game for his son, convincing him that their internment in a concentration camp is a contest to win a real tank. The film's riddles also reflect the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the human spirit, as Guido navigates the harsh realities of their situation while trying to protect his son's innocence. Ultimately, the riddle lies in the balance between despair and joy, illustrating how love can transcend even the darkest circumstances.

In "Life is Beautiful," Guido plays the song "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi to let his wife, Dora, know that he is still alive. This poignant moment occurs when he uses the music to communicate with her from a distance, showcasing his love and determination to maintain hope amidst the tragic circumstances they face. The melody serves as a powerful reminder of their connection and the life they once shared.

In "Il Postino," Pablo Neruda defines poetry as something that is born with him, a vital necessity for expressing one's innermost feelings and thoughts in a way that is both meaningful and beautiful. He also emphasizes that poetry should serve as a source of inspiration and connection for others.

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I think the main point of the film was to portray basic humanity through the main characters ability to express humor and hope in even the darkest of circumstances and regardless of the brutality and callousness that people can and do rise above it even if the result is pain or death. This is the most basic of mans gift to each other when we choose or are put into impossible to understand positions

A Jewish-Italian bookstore owner and the protagonist of the film. After he marries Dora, they have a son, Giosue. He has a way of making seemingly magical things happen by manipulating his surroundings. When he is taken to a concentration camp with Dora and Giosue, he tries to encourage them with his antics and machinations, and he eventually sacrifices his life to save his son. So he in my opinion is the mian character of 'LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL'.

Yes, Life is Beautiful is based on a true story. See article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2013514/Italian-Holocaust-survivor-Rubino-Romeo-Salmoni-inspired-Life-Is-Beautiful-dies.html

Life Is Beautiful (1998) won 3 Oscars: Best Foreign Language Film, Actor and Score.

Here are just a few:

Cyrano de Bergerac Jules and Jim (Jules et Jim)

The 400 Blows (Les Quatre Cents Coups)

Jean de Florette

The Dinner Game (Le Dîner de cons)

Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain)

Ryan Paris

In 1939, Jewish-Italian Guido Orefice comes into Arezzo, Italy, ultimately to open a book store. In the meantime, he will work as a waiter at the hotel restaurant where his Uncle Eliseo is the maître d'. In town, he meets a school teacher named Dora, who he calls Princess and who comes from a wealthy Italian family. For him, it's love at first sight. Despite she already being in a relationship with another man, Guido ultimately sweeps her off her feet. They get married and have a son they name Giosué. On Giosué's fifth birthday, World War II is in full force. Since they are Jewish, the Germans take away Guido, Eliseo and Giosué to a labor camp. Wanting to be with her family, Dora insists she be taken too, but she is housed in the women's side of the camp. To protect Giosué from the horror of what is happening to them, Guido tells him that they are playing a game, certain actions which garner points, other actions which take points away or disqualify one from the game. The first to reach 1,000 points wins the prize of a real tank. Guido's primary goal is to keep Giosué safe at all cost, while he tries to figure out a way to get his family out of the camp and keep the Germans at bay from learning what he is doing with Giosué.

Ciao Bella - song - was created on 2009-08-18.

Where the boy thinks they Won a tank.

Guido dies, trying to save his wife from being liberated.

But at the end, Joshua, his son and his wife survive when American troops arrive there

It comes from the 1960 film ' La Dolce Vita'. One of the characters in the film, a photographer, was called Paparazzo (played by Walter Santesso). The director of the film, Frederico Fellini,took the name from an Itlaian dialect word meaning an annoying noise like the buzzing of a mosquito.

Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita was created in 2006.

The duration of Une chambre en ville is 1.5 hours.

De battre mon coeur s'est arrêté was released on 07/01/2005.