Life Is Beautiful vs On a Magical Night
Life Is Beautiful has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 6.2/10 for On a Magical Night). On a Magical Night is the shorter watch at 1h 28m compared with 1h 56m. Life Is Beautiful is the older of the two (1997 against 2019). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Life Is Beautiful
On a Magical Night| Life Is Beautiful | On a Magical Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 28m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | Italy | France |
| Director | Roberto Benigni | Christophe Honoré |
| Main cast | Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric | Camille Cottin, Chiara Mastroianni, Harrison Arevalo, Carole Bouquet, Claire Johnston |
Synopsis
Life Is Beautiful
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
On a Magical Night
After 20 years of marriage, Maria decides to leave her husband. She moves into room 212 at the hotel across the street, with a bird’s-eye view of her apartment, her husband and the life she shared with him. While she wonders if she made the right decision, many of the people in her life offer their opinions on the matter. They intend to let her know, whether she likes it or not, on what proves to be a life-changing evening.
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