I watched it today, it was...wonderful movie I've always said that phrase "The life is beautiful" and it was very interesting for me to watch the movie.And it was more more good that I thaught.
have a look at "to be or not to be" by Ernst lubitch. (in the early 50's i think) . same subject. different genius.
There´s another good movie in style of "La vita el bella". Donno if you know "train of life" (my personal translation, seen this movie in german). I guess it´s also from the same gyu (benini or so). Greetings from Lusatia (postrow z Luzicy)
I have just brought this movie, but have yet to watch it, i shall watch it on my week off, but i've been told it really good.