"In this extraordinary tale, Guido (Benigni) - a charming but bumbling waiter who's gifted with a colourful imagination and an irresistible sense of humour - has won the heart of the woman he loves and created a beautiful life for his young family. But then, that life is threatened by World War II... and Guido must rely on those very same strengths to save his beloved wife and son from an unthinkable fate!"--Container.

Originally released in the U.S. in 1998 as a motion picture. "An Alliance Atlantis release of a Miramax Films and Mario & Vittorio Cecchi Gori Presentation of a Melampo Cinematografica Production"--container. "DVD 17490"--container.