The Tiger and the Snow
The Tiger and the Snow

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The Tiger and the Snow

2005
Movie
114 min
Italian

Love and injury in time of war. Attilio de Giovanni teaches poetry in Italy. He has a romantic soul, and women love him. But he is in love with Vittoria, and the love is unrequited. Every night he dreams of marrying her, in his boxer shorts and t-shirt, as Tom Waits sings. Vittoria travels to Iraq with her friend, Fuad, a poet; they are there with the second Gulf War breaks out. Vittoria is injured. Attilio must get to her side, and then, as war rages around him, he must find her the medical care she needs. In war, does love conquer all?

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users80%
Director: Roberto BenigniGenres: Comedy, Drama, War, Romance

Plot Summary

In Rome, Italian poet and literature professor Attilio is deeply in love with his wife, Vittoria. His life is turned upside down when she unexpectedly falls into a coma. As Attilio desperately tries to keep her memory alive and awaken her, he is drawn into the war-torn landscape of Baghdad, seeking a mythical flower that may hold the key to her recovery.

Critical Reception

Roberto Benigni's "The Tiger and the Snow" received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising Benigni's characteristic blend of humor and pathos, as well as the film's ambitious scope. However, some found the narrative uneven and the juxtaposition of comedy with the serious themes of war and personal tragedy to be challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Roberto Benigni's signature blend of heartfelt comedy and tragedy.

  • Some found the film's tonal shifts between humor and the horrors of war jarring.

  • The performance of Benigni and his real-life wife Nicoletta Braschi was often highlighted.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and Benigni's unique storytelling style, finding it to be a moving and often funny experience. However, a portion of viewers felt that the blend of comedy with the serious subject matter of war was not always successful.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Fun Fact

Roberto Benigni directed, co-wrote, and starred in the film alongside his real-life wife, Nicoletta Braschi, who plays his love interest.

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