Video - Laughter Triumphs Over Darkness: Behind the Scenes of Life is Beautiful

Did you know that during the filming of the movie "Life is Beautiful," Roberto Benigni, the director, would often play pranks on the cast and crew to keep the atmosphere light and fun? One time, he even pretended to be an angry German officer to trick the actors into giving more realistic performances. The film, which tells the story of a Jewish man who uses humor to protect his son in a Nazi concentration camp, went on to win three Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Benigni. Life truly is beautiful when laughter can triumph over darkness.