Life is Beautiful is an Italian film, set during the Holocaust. The main characters are, the Doctor, Guido, Dora, and their son, Giosue. Guido is a complex individual; he had a certain aurora about himself. His character isn't the type of person who is intellectually inclined; even so he was just that. Guido protects his family, fights for their freedom , as he endures betrayal all while learning about the cruel people in this world.