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Life is Beautiful The first part of the movie is about Guido and his future wife Dora. Guido and his friend Ferruccio are driving in the countryside when there brakes go out. This scene is meant to set the tone for the rest of the movie because it is frightening with a hint of humor to help the scene along. The first time Guido meets Dora he catches her when she falls out of the window. This is the first meeting of many between the two. Another encounter they have is when Guido dresses up like an inspector just so that he can see Dora and try to impress her. Guido uses comedy to win her heart and eventually the two are married and have a son. 5 years later the mood of the movie changes dramatically. On their sons 5th birthday, they are forced to board a train and go to a concentration camp. Guido decides to tell his son that the ride is for his birthday. When the