Roberto Benigni interview 2002

[@Jennyfisch]

He loves to play the clown, but he's actually one of the most intelligent people in show business.

[@pennymikk]

absolutely true

[@vitormonteiro2203]

Ah??

[@tarkiss]

I belive it, the guy is a genius! To come out with the idea to make a movie that touches such a sensitive theme as the holocaust, (you already know there's going to be drama) but the way he managed to include comedy in this masterpice, without hurting sensibilities, and in such a beautifully touching way, is just magical! ... And then to win an Oscar for best foreign film, in a time where most movies have to include sex scenes, or faul language to be relevant!! Like I said, a genius! I can't thank God enough for people like him, that with their art, creativity and particular vision of life, make this world a much better place.

[@laurabedin1121]

magicmushroom, Absolutely spot on and well said!

[@mrblonde609]

I screama, you screama, we all screama, for icecreama!

[@mitran.writes]

This guy makes me want to be Italian

[@slickster2880]

This guy makes me thank god Im not Italian!

[@nsierra2297]

He's good in films but a pain in the ass in this interview

[@lucamarotta9943]

Unfortunatelly the people like you .. live only of stereotypes !!! this man is an old icon of italians !! but not for what happened in the interview you should think this !!!! NOT ALL THE ITALIANS ARE THE SAME!!!!

[@alessandrodesanta4245]

He is an eccentric actor and you could love him or hate him. Don't say "makes me want to be italian " or "thank God I am not italian" they both don' t make any sense

[@eylab1541]

He was just posting a compliment... No need to be rude.

[@alessandrocorvaia3262]

2002: Benigni plays Pinocchio 2019: Benigni plays Geppetto

[@eleonoratudini9681]

So time goes by... !

[@alessiocataldi2434]

2029: Benigni plays Megatron

[@therealsatan3334]

@@alessiocataldi2434 2030: beningni plays Conan o'brien

[@pelado9293]

Benigni should be Jiminy Cricket

[@notalessandro]

"If your happiness costs a lot, it's not a good quality one" - _Roberto Benigni_ "Se la felicità costa tanto , non è di qualità"

[@Christophe_L]

"If youra happinessa costs a lotta, it's not good quality one" - A more accurate Roberto Benigni

[@letsdiscussit6158]

"love is-a when you kiss-a in the mouth" - Roberto Benigni

[@contrariobastian4046]

@@Christophe_L “it’s notta”

[@francesvansiclen3245]

To me Italy and the Italian culture is the best in the world and I am not even Italian !!!!

[@MrSoldato88]

I Am italian bro..and your right!

[@LuigiTheItalian]

thank you.

[@anandadaquino3604]

I'm proud to be granddaughter of Italians in SP/ Brazil!

[@omarpiane2379]

Thank you ! It’s just a shame how Italy got politically and economically destroyed

[@joegaragozzo1640]

Grazie.

[@鿄Hı]

hahaha non mi aspettavo tutta sta gente che amava benigni in America! Roberto rimane sempre un grande

[@enricogherardi1574]

๖ۣۜHεяıσя 鿄 lo amano perche ha vinto anche gli oscar ecco come lo conoscono e lo amano

[@bradihopefrombidda4258]

Penso che sia una delle persone più belle al mondo, persone così fanno il futuro

[@passion69ify]

anche in Francia ,-))) Roberto ha un energia fuori dal comune dei mortali

[@giannabertocci8223]

Genio assoluto il nostro charlie chaplin italiano sono orgogliosa di essere toscana come robbertooo

[@_korudorein_]

È diventato famoso all'estero grazie al film la vita è bella che lo ha consacrato

[@davehconner]

Whenever I need a fantastic attitude model to lift my energy level, I only need to watch Roberto Benigni for a few minutes.

[@Kbear-xt9mh]

So true

[@Mayrita77]

Lol me too

[@giacomosavelli187]

He actually does so much more than just movies and comedy, but I don't know if you can see and understand the other things because of the language. To hear him speaking about the constitution, Dante etc is even more inspiring and beautiful. We would love to represented only by people like him

[@TheNightBandit1]

David Conner Haha very true.

[@nielsardies2001]

I was thinking this And i needed it

[@Kbear-xt9mh]

You can't help but smile when watching Roberto.

[@enricogherardi1574]

Kbear2097 he gifts smiles in italy everytime he does something

[@Retroman2000]

Kbear2097 it's like watching a beautiful sunrise

[@ruling528]

More like cringe!

[@zackzallie8735]

​@@ruling528Edgy

[@WelcomeLeo]

Roberto is not just a genious, is also an example of being smart, of being kind, of being someone who loves life and who respects life

[@JohnnyRoseofVersailles]

I genuinely love this man. He's given me so many beautiful emotions ever since I was a little girl. What an artist!

[@malinwa4ever315]

That's a clown 4 ya 🙂 I love roberto for many years

[@nicanornunez9787]

Same, I have love Conan sense I was a child.

[@bumburyjr3821]

I am Italian and I can assure you Benigni is very fluent in his own language and an erudite man. He has a very strong Tuscan accent, but I personally never heard him say a word in dialect. He has a very deep knowledge in Italian, speaking it perfectly. So, I don't quite understand why, when he goes on American shows, he pretends to be how in USA people imagine the "classical Italian" - I think that accent in English to be fake. He can speak English much better, he does it on purpose.

[@starry_lis]

Because of love, love is everywhere, in that table, that chair, them.

[@Zetsuke4]

lol

[@danpenia219]

Because he is a marvelous, beautiful, galivanting spectacular clown

[@sir_humpy]

Benigni's English is perfectly fine. The last person I heard to say "quell" as in "I fail to quell my enthusiasm" (00:38) was Jeeves by Stephen Fry. Benigni's accent is caricatured of course, that's what the American public expects and welcomes in a funny foreigner. He plays the part and, surely, gets his kicks from this little deception.

[@luigibrioschi970]

here on youtube there is an extract from an old canadian interview (I believe from 1993) where he explains that they used to give him parts with thick italian accents and he just went along and kept it... in that interview he speaks with a noticeable italian accent as well, but the difference with his most famous english bits is huge

[@mike129995]

I think Roberto likes to stand on chairs.

[@nellom2091]

Michael Caristi

[@IoannesNota]

Standing on chair is important, it changes your perspective!

[@lorenzolisignoli2601]

this is even more intense than that time i forgot how to sit down

[@alessandrobozzi7085]

So Roberto was in the same room as Conan O'Brien that night? And the world didn't explode from the awesomeness?

[@lucrezioartemisi9564]

Oh mio Dio. Questo uomo trasmette energia anche attraverso lo schermo 😂.

[@catiag1558]

he makes me feel proud to be Italian!

[@foxenterprice_751]

Anche a me Catia. Vorrei aver vissuto quel periodo d'oro di benigni

[@Nicamon]

Now that he played Geppetto in another version of"Pinocchio"I want a remake of this interview.😉

[@IlbuonFabio87]

Thank you! [Roberto Benigni on everything ]

[@francescobonfiglio9142]

I always thought irish and italians do get along very well...

[@jnc8999]

Me too I'm Irish

[@francescobonfiglio9142]

maybe cause they're both catholic and they have been oppressed by foreign populations for many times...

[@jnc8999]

+Francesco Bonfiglio I guess

[@Giacomanzium]

Also because we are both very loud.

[@jnc8999]

Yeah we intermarry a lot

[@sparvatiful]

this is my favorite late night interview of all time

[@itslisanne]

LOVE AND DO WHAT DO YOU WANT!

[@mark1952able]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.........the world needs more!!!!!

[@neptunosim]

😂😂😂

[@unfandelgiappone9367]

Beautiful

[@giuliosar4426]

@@neptunosim It is a quote from a philosopher friar of over a thousand years ago and has an extremely profound meaning if understood.

[@marcog.7322]

but first ask for consent

[@2109917162]

This is probably the happiest man alive.

[@therealsatan3334]

Unpopular opinion: benigni has been all too confidential for the TV host. he could use his comedy differently instead of swapping pants. I would define all this only a mere EXAGERATION, even avoidable.

[@fortiacstrenuo-36xy]

@@therealsatan3334 Come on, man, Benini has always been like that. Go back to hell Satan, you don't understand anything about joy.

[@ruling528]

More like the most irritating!

[@2109917162]

@@ruling528 wow. 10 years later and you felt that was worth it?

[@ruling528]

@@2109917162 I sort of figured (more like hoped) that you'd be dead by now.

[@MsBettysEnglishClass]

Best interview ever!!! Such passion its infectious

[@ledua88]

lmao! unbelievable..

[@DeanTylerK]

Its so amazing to see an actor so genuine. He is something truly special

[@simpleambitious]

okay no other interview ever has ever made me laugh this hard oh my goodness

[@sofiablackthorn870]

Gli italiani si riconoscono sempre (in senso positivo)

[@pascalb.9622]

non sempre in modo positivo🤷‍♂️😂

[@lucatabarroni1551]

Ué bellu st orolog'

[@edyslavico3761]

@@pascalb.9622 Vero purtroppo

[@marcog.7322]

a me sinceramente non piace che il modo di fare di Benigni sia visto come "il modo di fare degli italiani"

[@foxenterprice_751]

Non ci puo essere un senso negativo per benigni 😊

[@alexhill4605]

why does roberto benigni have the amazing power to turn talk show hosts into total squares?

[@sofiagirl]

Please correct me if I'm wrong. I am not Italian, and I hardly know any italian, but when Roberto Benigni says "Maconan" at 2:11, doesn't he mean to say but Conan, only he says it in Italian?

[@alessiocarlevaro6934]

exactly!

[@inspinoveritas8149]

he says "ma conan " ma=but. if i want say conan in italian i say conano but dont exist a italian version of conan

[@alessiocarlevaro6934]

Francesco Spinelli you can't translate names... Conan it's Conan even in japanese.

[@inspinoveritas8149]

Infatti io ho solo detto che se proprio ci fosse una traduzione di conan non sarebbe di certo maconan ma piu brobabilmente conano , e solo una mia ipotesi di fantaitaliano :-)

[@AlessioProietti]

Sofia Svenssen in my opinion he said "my conan" (mio conan), here in Italy is like to say (my dear conan)

[@cristianog6484]

Anche se me l'hanno consigliato nel 2020, sono contento di averlo visto

[@DulcisAbsentia]

Benigni is like this, he's happiness. He's not faking it, he always says to be happy, to overflow with it and shower others with it. He just does that. He's a cultural asset for humanity.

[@mightymistermike]

It's impossible to not smile while watching this lovely man talk!

[@albyconcalma]

benigni rimane lo stesso anche in inglese

[@msgarbi95]

Lo parla anche abbastanza decentemente

[@manueleparis7584]

@@msgarbi95 lo parla bene, ma l'accento fa proprio schifo😂

[@msgarbi95]

@@manueleparis7584 quello è innegabile

[@lucacontini6367]

@@manueleparis7584 Mi ricorda Ezio Auditore in inglese

[@smashbox96]

Lui parla bene inglese, si vede che conosce grammatica, sintassi e vocaboli. L'accento non è buono ma lui volutamente forza il suo accento per renderlo il più italiano possibile, fa parte della comicità della scena.

[@shakilahmed84]

farklempt or ver·klempt adjective Unable to speak because of emotion; choked up.

[@nickvox148]

*Well we all should gallivant in this farklempting world*

[@nicolobird1397]

He meant "verklempt" (overcome with emotion). It makes me smile how Benigni knew a word in English that Conan (Harvard educated, and very smart) didn't.

[@sky-et6md]

i agree !! 😊

[@mrblonde609]

@@nicolobird1397 "verklempt" comes from the german word "verklemmt" with the opposite meaning. Maybe it got into the english language through yiddish people. "verklemmt" means uptight in german.

[@starry_lis]

@@mrblonde609 farklempt is a Yiddish word and means just that: overcome with emotion.

[@paullambert3836]

conan demonstrated how men dress 10 years later

[@asdfghjklemmaa]

Words cannot describe my love for this man.

[@bkrndnx]

this video never fails to brighten my day

[@Kirty7]

Farklempt is Yiddish for "all choked up", "emotionally overwhelmed".

[@tunnelamende6214]

And in german it means "uptight"...the opposite of his behaviour :D

[@francesvansiclen3245]

Roberto is adorable- he makes me think of Robin Williams ! His wife is quite beautiful- she is in Pinocchio and in many of Roberto's movies !

[@Nicamon]

The only problem is that his wife can't act.

[@marcog.7322]

yes, it's called nepotism

[@RiverJude74]

Roberto has the beautiful soul of a child,whoever hasn't seen that, doesn't know what he's missing..This is how he is in reality and that's how he was able to put his real essence in "Life is beautiful". He graduated in literature and he's extremely smart but he'd rather show the light side of himself, in a way I think he shows to people that it's better to be silly and laugh bc life is sad enough at times,that's how "life is beautiful" and in my opinion it's a wonderful way of living! Tiziana

[@Vojife]

Is this guy ever tired? :)

[@andreavizzon8806]

No, he's never hahaha

[@Taylor-ou7xp]

Legend has it he has never slept in his life

[@maria.maverick]

He's Italian. He's a walking espresso shot.

[@RobyRob_]

sei l'unica persona che riesce a trasmettermi l'italia nel sangue e che riesce a rendermi orgoglioso di essere italiano. Grazie di esistere Benigni, sei commovente. :-)

[@EffeDiMarte]

One of the funniest and most entertaining interview I have ever seen. Benigni is such an unbelievable character!

[@subgay]

I have never really been a fan of Conan but after watching this video and seeing his willingness to share in Roberto's joyous exuberance I have a new found respect for him. Roberto is so effervescent that you just have to let yourself get carried away.... unlike David Letterman who seems to resist the urge to let go and have fun.

[@MARIALUZCLARA1007]

roberto, just watching you makes life beautiful,i wish there were more people like you ,who make life so beautiful

[@CruzR1111]

This man brings me such joy every time I see him. His excitement and gusto for life is just contagious. His movie is one of the greatest most beautiful films I’ve ever enjoyed and Conan just plays along with him so wonderfully. On another note he also looks like my favourite Grandpa. How can you not smile when you see Roberto’s exuberance for life.

[@lucapaterno1061]

When I see these kinda things I'm very proud to be italian, but I'm even more proud of myself to be italian and being able to speak english at the same time. How amazing. :D

[@vSharingan]

Parli italiano?

[@lucapaterno1061]

vSharingan scusa se ti ho risposto in ritardo, comunque si, sono italiano e amo tutto degli inglesi, americani.. per questo motivo parlo inglese :)

[@clansman89]

E incredibile parlare la lingua straniera? Ho pensato che stiamo vivendo nel 21° secolo. I'm not English nor am I Italian but I speak that languages and I'm going to learn French soon. I also know Latin grammar. However, I do not study languages but mechanical engineering.

[@lucapaterno1061]

clsman89 Apparently you misunderstood what I wrote, so, don't brag, just study.

[@1936maria]

good for you

[@CAnon-mg1xm]

he is adorable I LAAVE YOOO

[@dpollice]

this is what happens when you put two comedic geniuses together. they interact wonderfully despite the language gap. conan plays along and reacts very well to benigni's wit.

[@BlueSky-oz7bv]

so much light and energy in this little man...

[@LesPaul1482]

y r 80% of the comments about nationality? who gives a shit wat country he's from. hes just a eccentric comical genuis. not once in the entire interview did he say anything about italy. people need to find other things to b proud of such as themselves as individuals, rather than wat country they r from.

[@SisterPegasus]

LesPaul1482 A very good point.

[@giovannisantostasi9615]

LesPaul1482 You don't understand. Benigni is a icon for Italians. He represents the best of the Italian spirit. He is also very much politically involved and he has been a symbol of what is good in Italy against other internationally known people like ex prime minister Berlusconi that just brought ridiculous to the reputation of Italy. This why we are so proud of Benigni.

[@miaticoelmu7711]

+LesPaul1482 you didn't understand anything about Roberto Benigni.

[@francesvansiclen3245]

LesPaul= Italians are very proud of their culture !

[@eliadesantis9998]

I'm Italian ... I hate Benigni ... it does not make me laugh, for me it's like a puppet that represents the falsity of the Italian that disguises itself as a low quality comedy. Today he is politically involved and we do not actually see him on television because he is no longer welcome. Pinocchio is a bad story, worthy of the worst of Italy as Benigni ..

[@warriorwoman91]

I love watching him talk with his hands. Makes me feel less weird when I do it myself. Tutto bene!!!

[@robinhood3787]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@anjelize2u]

I love this man with all my heart...he is the real deal...his movies and his comments , make me cry, laugh and smile. There is nobody else like this man. God bless Roberto..Me from Brooklyn ,NY love you and your beautiful heart a d mind Grazie

[@Suburb_hell]

This is so spontaneous and awesome. That audience is lucky to witness such a character.

[@altergamingteam]

3:03 he predicted Miley Cyrus

[@claudia9.]

🤣ahaha it's true!

[@soninap89]

Omg he did!!!

[@katy89able]

Roberto, one of the biggest italian of this century. Full of energy,happiness...you make me proud to be an italian. Grazie Roberto!

[@dittymisslizzy]

It's never boring with Roberto Benigni.

[@foxu8581]

i love this man since his film a beautiful life

[@enricogherardi1574]

magnus that movie is incredible in original language ,and all he does is incredible so sad that not all the world has one channel where benigni has a show o he shows all he does ( comedy)

[@silentreactor97]

magnus It's called "Life is Beautiful"

[@GenosGlory]

magnus Watch Johnny Stechino as well. Really funny

[@mirkonikolic5570]

@@silentreactor97 in italian is the life is beautiful

[@xxSimplyCindyxx]

Everyone should be like this. This man brings a smile to my face.

[@timdickman4732]

I was in the audience that night:)In NYC at xmas with my parents and sister. Amazing this is on youtube. Thanks for the upload.

[@TheSuomilove]

I farklempt you Roberto Benigni

[@thepokemontrainer6094]

One of the best actors ive ever seen, you see i was born in italy because my father was deployed from the military. So living in Italy for 10 years, i just loved it and its the main reason why i know of things that many others dont or others were not born with. Life is beautiful is the only reason i love this guy, and after watching Pinocchio, i finally had the chance to know who this guy is, one of the best actors ive ever seen so awesome!! You see im not that old, im only 19 years old and because of my family, im glad im oldschool and i didnt end up liking all of this trash that others like, i might be the adult outside taking college courses, doing a lot of work. But im still the child inside no matter how many years pass by!!

[@peixotocerqueira]

Roberto Benigni is just awesome

[@Da1Dez]

Whenever I need a smile I immediately watch this video. Twenty seconds in I'm already smirking!

[@carmifra01]

I wish I could be more like him. He's so comfortable with himself and other people, not fazed by society's opinion or the media (also, whoever thinks this guy is stupid needs to listed to his rendition of La Divina Comedia and shut up). He must have twice the pressure of your typical person, and yet look at how happy he is! Everytime I see him on T.V. or in movies, I can't help but have a smile on my face. We love you Roberto!

[@nordicgaming2572]

This guy makes me smile.. I never smile.. This is new to me...

[@aleester]

We need so many more Roberto Bernini's in this world.... most amazing human being and interview ever

[@loungelizard07]

He is a genuine actor, meanwhile an artist, the gods are engaged in a dialogue with him in a true manner, not to mention that the beauty appears in the depth of life itself, and the laughing... Wow!

[@eugenioconti4688]

I love how Conan totally get his character, miles ahead of Letterman

[@jaredmcconaghy4980]

Money can't buy how happy Roberto Benigni is, the excitement, the atmosphere changes when he walks in. Just his voice lights every mood in every sense of the word. Benigni is the embodiment of pure joy, laughter, excitement and happiness.

[@rouvenrouven5037]

It’s funny when Roberto is asked about his quiet moments. He says: I am a very verklemmt Boy. Verklemmt is German and means something like deadlocked. Wich is a very good description about us Germans. So Benignis’ quiet side seems to be very German. I feel very honored as a German. 😊

[@mutatorbeam8368]

I am 'flabbergasted' that someone so pure of spirit could be so successful. Thank God for people like this!

[@LongCreek1961]

What an incredibly happy man! He makes me just smile and smile!

[@sirbedivere5796]

Grandissimo Roberto! Orgoglio italiano

[@lo7381]

i'm in love with Italy 🕊and now i love it more after knowing Roberto he reminds me of myself ❤️

[@sky-et6md]

absolutely beautiful !! I love both of this man so much ❤

[@YeNdYs321]

"farclempt" is actually verklempt or verklemmt which means overcome with emotion

[@ShawniBawni]

"verklemmt" is german and it means being very reversed or uptight, so the direct opposite of what you said

[@xano2921]

He said that in Yiddish... Not German nor English

[@aris1956]

mi meraviglio che questo video abbia solo 670000 views e non diversi milioni : un momento di televisione straordinaria ! che grande Benigni !!

[@carparello]

Benigni: Pride of Italy... l'Italia ti ama!!! Grazie di esistere!!!

[@diogostepha2228]

A great actor and a beautiful person.

[@darkbluelink64]

Best. Late night. Ever.

[@KarinPluss]

Roberto is just amazing! My god, what an inexhaustable source of energy and happiness. And, I couldn't agree more: Verklempt is a marvellous word, meaning shy/embarrased/feeling out of place. Wonderful clip!

[@TheNatedoggx]

This man has a PASSION FOR LIFE!

[@pinkboo2]

i seriously hope nothing but good things happen to roberto benigni. such an incredible person

[@LuigiTheItalian]

this is the most insane interview, i can't keep up.

[@pauluduscayard]

He's a wave of joy!

[@rings4ever]

i have tears because of being laughing so much time,he´s the greatest

[@junksabs]

Incredible actor! Magnificent personnality!

[@hudsonman74]

You have to be italian to understand him, he is so funny.

[@EdwardFlores]

im not italian... but i do understand it XD!

[@norescerfeda8755]

I'm Italian. And I can't stand him.

[@EdwardFlores]

Nores Cerfeda y Not?

[@norescerfeda8755]

Edward Flores I prefer not to enter into many details. Let's just say that I don't admire much people who pretend to be energetic and spontaneous while using very precise routines that have been used over and over.

[@EdwardFlores]

Nores Cerfeda despites... Hes a nice one

[@jyotishmaandeka]

i have got nothing but respect for this man!

[@gioros1000]

it's the funniest guy on the earth!

[@Marialaguarda]

His happiness brought ham where he is now🌟💫magnificent 🕺🌟🧬💫💫💫💫

[@MrIctus]

This is the most gallivanting interview I've ever seen!

[@ascari00es]

nice to see an Italian that doesn't live up to the stereotype

[@KennethBicocchi84]

Sergio Maiocchi i think he was ironic

[@sancho6059]

i dunno mate.. he maybe was, but clearly he's not argued my point so far, so, maybe he wasn't ironic.

[@KennethBicocchi84]

you emigrated from italy because you gratuated in something and you couldn't find a job in italy, don't you...

[@sancho6059]

no, actually I'm Italian, I live in Italy and I'm not sure if I want to emigrate. Italy is now in an awful situation but that doesn't mean I shall leave my country without tryin' to change its government !

[@KennethBicocchi84]

"change the government" seems so naive...

[@gustafapan]

Roberto is awesome! This is also why Conan is so good -- he is so nice and plays along.

[@ameerahbigo80]

i truly love this man

[@Chloey0789]

I love the fact that Conan isn't afraid to get out of his seat to interact with his guests and encourage the audience's participation....maybe that's why he's the best host?! I think so! :D

[@miguelluceroart]

yes indeed

[@ghostdog7575]

16 people are totally discombobulated!

[@lois1677]

These two can actually save your life.

[@Iluvu098]

I love him, he seems so passionate about everything he says. It's amazing.

[@supergioppa2]

Amazing, Benigni and Conan as well, although they speak different languages, they put on a hell of a show! Love when people from different places cooperate =D

[@anpanmann1516]

Ovviamente nel 2020 appare tra i comsigliati

[@CioccoLia]

Arimypromise _ comblotto!!1!