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This is an odd little film, almost a film in 2 halves. The first half could so easily fall into a category I normally wouldn't be at all keen on - slapstick .... But somehow it works. There is an intelligence and a lightness of touch which allows you to be gently carried along and drawn in by the sheer energy of it. To describe the second half in terms of grimness or horror would miss the point. This film is ultimately uplifting. It depicts one man's unending optimism and his unswerving determination to do everything for those he loves with passion and bravado. It is about a joy for life and those you love and the strength unconditional love can provide in the worst of times Look out for the scene where he 'translates' camp rules. I loved it and it stays with you.
This is an film in Italian with sub titles. At first it’s difficult to follow, somewhat manic even, as the Italian language is very quick making the sub titles fast too. It took a while to get into but once I did I loved it and became emotionally involved in the characters. A heart breaking story, based on facts, where a father does everything he can to help and protect his child and try to make things fun for him in extremely difficult circumstances. The music is wonderful, slowly changing from happy to disturbing. It’s a film that haunted me days after I watched it, it made me laugh and cry. In my book any film that can do that is a great film.
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I was recommended to watch this film by a work colleague and I'm so glad I did! The main actor is entertaining and serious at the same time. It has funny and sad parts but is a lovely story of how a fathers love for his son makes his time in a concentration camp seem like a game. It is beautifully written, don't let the spoken language of Italian put you off watching it. The film has subtitles and I was dubious about this but it made no difference as the film spoke for itself. I highly recommend this film.
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Such an amazing film, makes me laugh and cry, every time. Very talented actors in a very heartfelt film. Well worth watching again and again.
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Charming story of a father shielding his child from the horrors of life in a concentration camp. Main character is entertaining to watch. With a positive yet realistic view on life as it is. This is one of those films you can watch over and over again.
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