Life Is Beautiful vs We Have a Pope
Life Is Beautiful has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 6.8/10 for We Have a Pope). We Have a Pope is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 1h 56m. Life Is Beautiful is the older of the two (1997 against 2011). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Life Is Beautiful | We Have a Pope | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Director | Roberto Benigni | Nanni Moretti |
| Main cast | Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric | Michel Piccoli, Renato Scarpa, Roberto Nobile, Margherita Buy, Nanni Moretti |
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.
We Have a Pope
The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an atheist. But the Pope's fear of his newfound responsibility is one he must face alone. Winner Best Film at the Italian Golden Globes.
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