A tragic but powerful film

Rating: 8/10 (19 April 2016)

The title of this film describes it perfectly. It is a heart-breaking account of one family struggling to survive the Holocaust.
What made this film so powerful is the likability of the main character Guido. He is a clumsy, haphazard but ultimately optimistic and well-meaning man. He is deeply dedicated to his family and community. When he and his son are sent to a concentration camp, he invents story after story to protect his son from the truth of their situation. This was simultaneously touching and heart-wrenching, as you just know how the film is going to end.
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