La Vita è Bella - Life is Beautiful
My flatmate has been trying to get the rest of us to watch this for ages. I didn't think I'd ever find a film as charming as Amélie, but here it is. I won't reveal any of the story, though I will say that it poignantly captures comedy, happiness, oppression and tragedy.
Guido Orefice is quite the amiable character with his "Buongiorno principessa".