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The Meaning Of Happiness In Roberto Benigni's Life Is Beautiful

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Life has many phases that are filled with contentment and sorrow, happiness is one of the most important traits one looks for. One can go above and beyond to find true happiness for a contented life. A film that illustrates the true meaning of happiness through the harshest realities is Life is Beautiful directed by Roberto Benigni. This films shows a glimpse of the Holocaust and how a family strives to keep their true happiness through the toughest of times. Guido Orefice is deprived from his home with his son to a consternation camp. To hide the punitive realities from his son; Guido tells his son a alternative reality that the concentration camp and the aspects of it is all a game keeping his humanity and humour during times of inhumanity.

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