Historical Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the film inspired by?
A
The story of Auschwitz
survivor Rubino Salmoni
2
Q
Siginifance of Benigni’s own father
A
He was imprisoned in a Labour camp and told humorous stories
about his experiences to not scare his children
3
Q
What was Benigni’s aim?
A
Not to create historical realism but a ‘poetic and beautiful truth (about humanity)’
