This is a poignant and moving fable about a sacrifice to save the sweetheart's life. It's an unforgettable story that proves imagination, family and love conquer all. It concerns upon Attilio(Roberto Benigni, a magnificent rubber-faced funnyman), a professor of poetry in Italia, he raises a darling pair daughters. He's a madcap romantic man and women(Emilia Fox) wish him. But he falls in love with Vittoria (Benigni's real-life sweetie Nicoletta Braschi, also producer). Every day Attilio dreams of marrying her, under Tom Waits songs , dressed in underpants and T-shirt. Vittoria trips to Irak along with Faud(Jean Reno),when the second War Gulf spontaneously breaks out . She's injured and Attilio is determined to save his lover from dangers around them and encounter medical care. His effort sometimes is pure fantasy , though with ruse he pull off more impetus to keep his wounded lover and accomplishes feats no man could realistically execute.This is a story about love, war and sacrifice, well starred and directed by Roberto Benigni who develops a fire-line between comedy and tragedy. Inventive gags and wacky humor are splendidly proceeded. Benigni tirelessly maintains the humorous ingenuity, even as the horror war escalate. Actor and director Benigni shapes simultaneously haunting and hilarious comedy out of the tragedy of Irak. The film displays an emotive musical score by Nicola Piovani, Oscar winner by 'Life is beautiful'. Colorful and glamorous cinematography by Fabio Cianchetti. The motion picture is marvellously directed by Benigni. He's a good comedies director (Monster, Johnny Toothpick, Little devil) with some flop(Pinoccio) and usual actor for Jim Jarmusch(Coffee and cigarettes, Night of Earth, Down by law). Rating¨: Better than average. Well worth seeing.

All too often, todays Hollywood movie makers insult their audience by beating them over the head instead of tugging gently at their sensitivities, so this is definitely not a Hollywood movie.....This is instead, a wonderful tale of unfaltering love and optimism that demonstrates the strength of the European cinematic craft. With multiple layers of emotional depth, this movie is comedy, tragedy, and upbeat drama all masterfully tied together. The plot twist took me by surprise and the eloquence in which the tale is finally resolved is something sadly beyond Hollywood's ability to realize. My hats off to the individuals responsible for making such a charming story set amidst the tribulation of war without being one sided, preachy or ubiquitous.Superior movie making and story telling is a craft and this movie was carefully crafted.

What a splendid magnum opus! Am I seeing the reconciliation of the western and of the Muslim world on the horizon? Should I believe in this very beautiful possibility, although there are so many people who cause wars on the earth? I thought yes watching this movie. I believed in the superiority of love and wisdom to primitivity, the so-called "power" and evil. Because of the dialog between De Giovanni and Al-Guimeilli, and their understanding of each other in a very deep level without having to use any words.. Poets.. Hikhmah.. Wisdom.. And of course Love.. Il giro.. il cielo.. zucchini.. Al Guimeilli's pretending to be blind, not to hurt his wife. Nobility. Poetry. Merciful God. Bi't tawfik Roberto Benigni!

This film seems to be made for Roberto Benigni's fans. If you didn't like his previous films, don't bother with this one. The other comment that must be made is: this is not "Life is Beautiful". That film was simply wonderful, and I don't think it will ever find a match. Regardless this issue, "La tigre e la neve" is a very good movie. Benigni continues to show his amazing ability in order to mix comedy with drama, making the story very interesting and enjoyable. As a negative issue, we can point out that Benigni is a bit repetitive (it's his way of communicating), and might be a bit annoying for some people. The plot is quite simple: a man discovers that the woman he loves is seriously injured in a hospital in Baghdad, during American invasion in '03. He decides to travel to Iraq in order to help his loved one. The film has a good script, and is adequately seasoned with very good photography, music, and an unavoidable message of hope. Highly recommended for people looking for a story plenty of romanticism with a conceptually brilliant ending.