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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA brilliant argument...Kobi Niv mordantly deconstructs the secret of the box-office success of Roberto Benigni and his film. -- Meir Schnitzer * Sofshavua *
Niv's book is an amazing text that presents its reader with a brilliant analysis, a book that blows your mind. In my opinion it should be required reading. -- Dudi Ben-Aroya * Ma'ariv *
A thought-provoking book...[it] has fascinating things to say about filmmaking in general as a way for Western culture to bleach the moral stain of the Holocaust. -- Orit Prague * Books and Literature Weekly Review *
This book is not only a thorough study of the subterranean prejudices in Benigni's celebrated film, but a brilliant, penetrating "screening" of the cinematic language in general, and of how an "innocent", "well-meaning" comedy can easily become a vehicle for dangerous racist stereotypes. I read it with fascination - it is a splendid book. -- Amos Oz, internationally renowned author and essayist
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Dedication Chapter 3 Before I Begin Chapter 4 1. Hitler's Holiday Camp Chapter 5 2. Reality as Fairy Tale Chapter 6 3. See No Evil, Hear No Evil Chapter 7 4. A World Without Jews Chapter 8 5. Annihilation as Salvation Chapter 9 6. Gift and Sacrifice Chapter 10 7. What Is This Film About, Anyway? Chapter 11 Afterthoughts: Success Does Not Lie Chapter 12 About the Author
