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A ‘Pinocchio’ movie with Roberto Benigni received two Oscar nominations Monday. But it’s not the ‘Pinocchio’ that Benigni fans are likely thinking of.
March 15, 2021
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June 1, 2009
Oscars: Italian fans cheer ‘Life Is Beautiful’ actor-director’s awards as well as his antics.
March 23, 1999
Roberto Benigni, whose “Life Is Beautiful” won three Oscars, has now put his puckish, high-energy stamp on a figure dear to Italians --Pinocchio--causing many here to wonder how he’ll make their beloved puppet come to life.
Oct. 5, 2002
Roberto Benigni on familiar turf in ‘To Rome With Love’
June 20, 2012
Roberto Benigni, the writer-director-star of “Johnny Stecchino,” (at the Goldwyn Pavilion, Beverly Center Cineplex) shares one major quality with the great silent movie comics, the Chaplins and Keatons.
Oct. 23, 1992
Roberto Benigni, the writer-director-star of “Johnny Stecchino,” (at the Hillcrest Cinemas) shares one major quality with the great silent movie comics, the Chaplins and Keatons.
Oct. 30, 1992
Although lavishly made, the Italian film, directed by and starring Roberto Benigni, is self-serving, lifeless.
Dec. 27, 2002
Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi edge into the high-backed booths at Musso and Frank’s Grill with a sense of wonder.
Oct. 19, 1992
For the great privilege of seeing a genius at work, you may have to venture into his uncertain native habitat.
April 19, 1996