Cerilla, Erika Faye B.

ABELS 3-2

1. Give 5 brief character sketches of your 5 chosen characters in the film. 3-5 sentences each
character.

 Guido is played by Roberto Benigni; he is the protagonist of the film. He is a very

charming, optimistic, and imaginative man who protects his son form the horror of the
concentration camp by convincing him that the camp is just a game. For me Guido’s
humor and love for his son is his main weapon against the brutal reality of the
concentration camp.
 Dora (Nicoletta Braschi) is Guido's wife. She is a non-Jewish woman who is smitten
with Guido at first sight. Dora is a brave and resolute girl who puts her life in danger to
be with her family.
 Giorgio Cantarini plays Giosue, Guido and Dora's toddler son. Giosue is naive and
innocent, yet he is also wise and intelligent. Guido tells his son that their stay in the
concentration camp is all a game, which serves to keep Giosue from realizing the gravity
of their position.
 Horst Buchholz plays Dr. Lessing, the camp doctor. He is a likeable figure who tries to
assist Guido and his family. He also has feelings for Dora, which creates a difficult
relationship between the three characters.
 Guido's companion and fellow prisoner at the camp is Ferruccio. Sergio Bini Bustric
plays him. Ferruccio assists Guido with his plot to safeguard his son, and their
relationship adds some levity to an otherwise somber scene.

2. Describe the plot of the film in 3-5 sentences.

 "LLa Belle (es) Vita" is a tragicomedy film set during the Holocaust in Italy. Guido, a
Jewish guy, falls in love with Dora, a non-Jewish lady, and the couple had a son named
Giosue. Guido, Dora, and Giosue are transferred to a concentration camp as World War II
breaks out. Guido protects his kid from the horrors of the camp by convincing him that
their experience is a game. Guido's love for his family gives him the strength to persevere
in the face of adversity and make the ultimate sacrifice to save his kid. The video is a
moving reminder of the human spirit's tenacity and the continuing power of love in the
face of horrific suffering.
3. How do you feel watching the story unfold using a language that is strange /alien to you.
Give 5 reactions. The movie, the language and you.
 Initially, I felt confused and disoriented by the language barrier, particularly on some
parts of the story that doesn't have any subtitles. It can be tough for me to follow the tale
and grasp the complexities of the characters' feelings and actions.
 Despite the language barrier, I became drawn in the film's powerful visuals, music, and
performances, which fascinate and engage me to watch it more.
 At first, I felt confused and experience struggle in following the plot since I am not that
familiar with Italian language. Language barrier makes it difficult for me to follow the
plot and the flow of the story.
 I come to appreciate the universal themes and emotions that are portrayed in the film. I
feel deeply moved by the story and the characters, even if tI don't understand every
word that is spoken.
 Overall, the beauty and tragedy of the story can still be appreciated, despite the
language barrier, and the film can serve as a reminder of the universal themes of love,
sacrifice, and resilience in the face of adversity.