Revisiting Life is Beautiful 15 Years After

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Overview

In this documentary film, directed by Dominique Maillet for StudioCanal, director Martin Scorsese, cast and crew members, and prominent critics and historians discuss Life is Beautiful and its success, as well as Roberto Benigni's career.

Cast: Martin Scorsese, Vincenzo Cerami, Elda Ferri, Aldo Tassone, Marcello Pezzetti, more

Director: Dominique Maillet

Genres: Documentary

Cast

Martin Scorsese

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Vincenzo Cerami

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Elda Ferri

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Aldo Tassone

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Marcello Pezzetti

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Simone Emiliani

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Giorgio Cantarini

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Roberto Benigni

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