Life Is Beautiful vs The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
Life Is Beautiful has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.3/10 for The Death of Mr. Lazarescu). Life Is Beautiful is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 30m. Life Is Beautiful is the older of the two (1997 against 2005). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Life Is Beautiful
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu| Life Is Beautiful | The Death of Mr. Lazarescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2005 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 2h 30m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | Italy | – |
| Director | Roberto Benigni | Cristi Puiu |
| Main cast | Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric | Luminița Gheorghiu, Dragoș Bucur, Ion Fiscuteanu, Doru Ana, Monica Bîrlădeanu |
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.
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
After suffering terrible headaches and stomach cramps, Mr. Lăzărescu, a lonely 63 year-old man, calls for an ambulance, beginning one man’s hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals in search of proper medical care. As the night unfolds, his health starts to deteriorate fast.
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