Guido is a charming, bumbling Jewish waiter whose colorful imagination and playful spirit help him to woo a beautiful schoolteacher. The couple marries and has a young son, but before long their idyllic world is threatened by Nazi soldiers who force the family into a concentration camp. Guido must now use his imagination again.
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03:02At the restaurant, Guido serves a late-night diner from Rome who gives him an unexpected tip. In this scene: Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), Doctor Lessing (Horst Bucholz)- 02:31Guido spots Dora at a grand party and can't wait to woo her with a big surprise. But as luck has it, it's Dora's unexpected news that ends up sweeping Guido off his feet—literally. In this scene: Dora (Nicoletta Braschi), Madre di Dora (Marisa Paredes), Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), Doctor Lessing (Horst Buchholz)
- 01:44Guido arrives in the city of Arezzo with enthusiasm, but despite his charm and efforts, he's having trouble opening his bookstore. In this scene: Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni)
- 03:24An evening full of heaven-sent coincidences bring Dora and Guido closer together. In this scene: Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), Dora (Nicoletta Braschi), Doctor Lessing (Horst Buchholz), Madre di Dora (Marisa Paredes)
- 03:19Guido adjusts to his new routine, which now seems to include regular run-ins with the beautiful Dora. In this scene: Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), Dora (Nicoletta Braschi)
- 03:12The party is in full-swing, but all Dora wants is to do is escape—with Guido. In this scene: Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), Dora (Nicoletta Braschi), Madre di Dora (Marisa Paredes)
- 02:16It's the eve of Giosué's birthday, and as animosity towards Jews continues to mount, it's all Guido can do to keep Giosué blissfully unaware of any problems. In this scene: Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), Dora (Nicoletta Braschi), Giosué Orefice (Giorgio Cantarini), Madre di Dora (Marisa Paredes)
- 03:35Determined to win Dora's affection, a disguised Guido arrives at school and delivers an unusual presentation. In this scene: Dora (Nicoletta Braschi), Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni)
- 01:59Guido follows Dora to the theater where he stops at nothing to win her attention. In this scene: Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), Dora (Nicoletta Braschi)
