They say that bad luck and hard times are just a series of unfortunate circumstances. They also say that those who have strong faith and conviction can choose to see happiness and light amidst times of turmoil and darkness. In this context, some of us may be reminded of the Academy Award winning 1997 film "Life is Beautiful."
The film begins in pre-WWII Italy, where a young man, Guido, of little means falls in love with a beautiful, more well-to-do school teacher, Dora. The couple have a son, and despite the disapproval of Dora's family, the family creates a beautiful life together.
And then WWII takes center stage and the family's world changes. The family is taken to a concentration camp on the day of the young son's birthday. Refusing to allow these horrible circumstances to bring unhappiness and despair to their otherwise beautiful life, Guido shields his son from the horror of the camps by making a game out of the circumstances.
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More inspiring clips and commentary on this timeless film can be found at: http://www.miramax.com/lifeisbeautiful/
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