VHS
Life is beautiful
Record details
- ISBN: 0788819186
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Physical Description:
videorecording
videocassette
1 videocassette (116 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. - Edition: [Descriptive video ed.] English version
- Publisher: [Calif.] : Miramax Home Entertainment ; Burbank, Calif. : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Video ; [Boston, Mass. : Audio enhanced by] DVS Home Video, [2000?]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This film is described for people who are blind or have low vision." |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director, Roberto Benigni ; story and screenplay by Vincenzo Cerami and Roberto Benigni ; line producer, Mario Cotone ; producers, Elda Ferri and Gianluigi Braschi ; director of photography, Tonino Delli Colli ; camera operator, Roberto Brega ; production design, costumes, and art direction, Danilo Donati ; special effects, Ditta G. Corridori ; film editor, Simona Paggi ; music by Nicola Piovani ; historical adviser, Marcello Pezzetti. English language version producer, John M. Davis ; director, Rod Dean. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giutino Durano, Sergio Bustric, Giuliana Lojodice, Amerigo Fontani, Horst Buchholz, Giorgio Cantarini, Marisa Paredes, Pietro De Silva, Francesco Guzzo, Raffaella Lebboroni. English voice cast: Jonathan Nichols, Ilaria Bonnelli, James Falzone, Sam Fontana, Chip Bolcik, Nicholas Kepros, Horst Buchholz. |
| Date/Time and Place of an Event Note: | Originally produced in Italy in 1997 as a motion picture under title: La vita è bella. |
| Summary, etc.: | In 1930s Italy a bumbling Jewish waiter who's gifted with a colorful imagination and an irresistible sense of humor has won the heart of the woman he loves and has created a beautiful life for his young family. But that life is threatened by World War II ... |
| Target Audience Note: | Rated PG-13. |
| System Details Note: | VHS, Dolby surround. Formatted to fit TV screen. |
| Language Note: | Dubbed into English from Italian. Closed captioned. |
| Awards Note: | Winner of 1998 Academy Awards for best actor (Benigni), best foreign language film, and best dramatic score. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Southbury Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbury Public Library | DVS (LOW VISION VIDEO) (Text) | 34019095185088 | Video for the Visually Impaired | Available | - |
