Life Is Beautiful
Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini
When an open-minded Jewish waiter and his son become victims of the Holocaust, he uses a perfect mixture of will, humor and imagination to protect his son from the dangers around their camp.
Why you'll love it
A poignant story of a father who uses humor and imagination to protect his son from the horrors of a concentration camp during World War II.
Cinema Paradiso
Philippe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale, Antonella Attili
Salvatore, a famous film director, returns to his hometown for the funeral of the local theater's film projectionist, Alfredo. He reminisces about his life as a young boy falling in love with cinema.
Why you'll love it
A nostalgic look at the love of cinema and the bittersweet nature of growing up, focusing on the relationship between a young boy and a film projectionist.
The Postman
Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia Cucinotta
A simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet, and then uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
Why you'll love it
A touching story about love and the power of communication set against the backdrop of a small Italian village during the post-war period.
The Great Beauty
Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli
Jep Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday and a shock from the past, Jep looks past the nightclubs and parties to find a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisi...
Why you'll love it
A reflection on life, beauty, and the search for meaning in modern Rome, following an aging writer as he navigates the city's high society.
Malena
Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico
As Italy enters WWII, a teenage boy in a small, narrow-minded Sicilian town becomes obsessed with a young woman.
Why you'll love it
The film explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on a small Italian town through the eyes of a young boy infatuated with a beautiful woman.