Roberto Benigni interview 2002

[YesIHaveSeenTheRain]

Proud to be from Tuscany <3 Thank you... "Bob" :D

GRANDE ROBERTO!

[alvimah]

I'm just gonna farklempt a little bit.

[Zalmoxi490]

Buon Natale! xD

[idartacus]

escort him out ahahaha

[xxSimplyCindyxx]

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

[ceppaman91]

i'm sorry...i'm italian, and i love America... but american dubber is really pathetics... like most italian actors... if i can give u advice watch italian movies with subtitles!

and saying italian movies, i mean, Sergio Leone's films, Roberto Benigni's films, and maybe some Movies of Pasolini... ;) with love from Italy

[franciskje]

@ceppaman91 I think I'm not wronging saying that Pinocchio was originally acted in italian and english language. Two versions! Benigni is really speaking english in the movie clip shown here, just a little out of sync determined by the youtube coding. Cheers!

[garimpaucha]

coke side effects!!

[imfercho]

I love this man. He's genuine, natural, he doesn't pretend. If he wants to jump, to spread his joy and his happines, he does that. I hope he never loses that thing, many people sholud learn from him.

[survive89]

I have written literally what he said.Sometimes you can laugh instead of to do the pundits.....

[MrHillRoxx]

verklempt NOT FUCKLEMPT

[survive89]

3:57"everybady a stu farclebd".Great Roberto!You are always number one and italian pride!Genius!

[Boozecobra]

only roberto  could talk conan out of his pants!

[Boozecobra]

lestat, ANCH'IO!! ;)

[GennaRenna12]

Benigni è un grande!!!!!!!

[lestat2788]

when i see roberto...i'm proud to be an italian

[FourthDerivative]

He's like the long-lost Italian love child of Robin Williams and Richard Simmons.

[theprofessor172]

This guy is so crazy, the first time I saw an interview with him, I was sure he was just a character being played by one of the staff writers.

[Skevinskater]

@theprofessor172 he's italian

[Simuleino2]

se avessimo lui come presidente del nostro paese... adesso saremmo più avanti di tutto il mondo :D BENIGNI FOR PRESIDENT!

[Simuleino2]

Benigni deve campare per sempre! :D

[Three1Bravo]

I still remember seeing this interview and laughing to the point of tears.

[Gedu1988]

What a masterpiece of a talk show clip :)

[mattd259]

"Love, and do what you will: whether you hold your peace, through love hold your peace; whether you cry out, through love cry out; whether you correct, through love correct; whether you spare, through love do you spare: let the root of love be within, of this root can nothing spring but what is good" - St Augustine of Hippo

[gioros1000]

it's the funniest guy on the earth!

[MrHopeTelevision]

this guy gives me pause for thought

[missvannelli]

MR BEAN UN CAZZO! ROBERTO PRESIDENTE DELLA REPUBBLICA

[andre89uvz]

@MrFerraristadoc ma nessuno ha messo in dubbio che sia un bravo attore...appunto xkè è un bravo attore deve attenersi a fare l'attore, e non parlare di politica in pubblico come fa sempre!...

[andre89uvz]

@RobyBaggio93 stai zitto te coglione comunista di merda frustrato morto di fame!!!

[mark197ify]

un istrione

[andre89uvz]

Quanto è brutto è comunista!!!E ho detto tutto!

[MrFerraristadoc]

@andre89uvz Ah perchè se uno è brutto o un comunista non può essere un bravo attore o un bravo regista ??? ma come ragioni !!!

[RobyBaggio93]

@andre89uvz taci.

[AsrafilTheAngel]

@andre89uvz Perchè comunista?

[6labi4]

@andre89uvz Mah, veramente non hai detto proprio un beata mazza. Anzi si, hai detto una gran cazzata. vai a studiare va'.

[Remontay]

guys what's the name of this programme ???

[MuddleThrough4yrs]

@Remontay "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", but Conan no longer hosts this show. He has his own show now, called "Conan"

[Remontay]

@MuddleThrough4yrs but now is it hosts by dave letterman or it's completely different show ?

[MuddleThrough4yrs]

@Remontay "Late Night" is now hosted by Jimmy Fallon on the network NBC. David Letterman hosts "The Late Show" on rival network CBS.

"Conan" is a new talk show on the cable network TBS.

[rhapsody710]

haha, these guys are nuts together! I love it! ^_^

[flixltp]

o.m.g. it's like... wayy too awesome

[Gigglia101]

- i like the word flabbergasted

- flabbergasted??

- yes i like it, flabbergasted

- wait, what does flabbergasted mean?

- i dont know.

[Gigglia101]

he is so cute and small

[RozZinDisguise]

you gotta love Roberto :)

[aleandra95]

Benigni regna!

[soihcc]

i am so proud to be italian haha

[thekyuwa]

he totally loves life!! fantastic personality

[junksabs]

That's the most unbelievable interview I've ever seen!!!!!

[junksabs]

Incredible actor! Magnificent personnality!

[thestranger4812]

Why the fuck did they dub it into American English? Sounds like shit.

[ShawniBawni]

hahaha everybody has to be verklemmt! :D

[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.

[perverted77]

God i love the Italian accent!!... even though i've trouble catching what he's trying to say...

[hamsikElavezzi]

4 IDIOTS

[hamsikElavezzi]

i think Roberto Benigni is the italian "RObin Williams", don t you?

[satine206]

Roberto sei il migliore!!!! 

[jackder]

Roberto Benigni is a Chadband. he's fakin' his real behaviour...

[wishoffreedom]

che fenomeno!!!!!



[MrIctus]

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

[juliet1431]

my headache was gone when i watched this.. so hilarious ha ha

[friendlymonk]

This man's energy, enthusiasm, joy and love for life is completely infectious. He makes you want to hop around, pull funny faces and randomly kiss strangers!! So much love and zest for life embodied in one man cannot be described in words!!

Having people like him in this world, truly makes life beautiful!! ♥

[paolofilo]

such a giant soul...grande roberto, abbiamo bisogno di persone che portino in alto il nome del nostro paese

viva benigni! e viva l'italia ;)

[cindyshealed]

God bless him, why isn't everyone like this?

[95vittoria]

@CasamiaStudios , volevo solo far in modo che mi capissero tutti.. di certo non perchè non amo la mia lingua!

[genkster]

he has so much love to give

he dont know were to pout it

[Astharot90]

È divertente pure in inglese xD Grande!!!

[Sickofitall07]

Did he say "verklemmt"?XDDDD

Thats german xDD

[tokoyaki90]

@andynow89 NON è LA VERSIONE ITALIANA DI MR.BEAN!!!!!! siamo pazzi???...voglio vedere mr. bean recitare la Divina Commedia a memoria =_=

[vuotopiuscuro]

@tokoyaki90

beh!

[GordonFreeman90]

@tokoyaki90 Rowan Atkinson è una persona coltissima e ha recitato shakespeare

[Ciakked]

@tokoyaki90 Mr Bean si è laureato ad Oxford, magari ti reciterà qualcosa di Shakespeare a memoria

[asc0514]

@andynow89 haha not hes definitely not!! if u look at the RiverJude74 comment(the first of the page) u ll understand what benigni is.

[Kenshiroit]

its me or Roberto looks a little tired?

[TheAlphafly]

I love Benigni but I think that he did wait too much...

He was too old to play pinocchio, he looks a little bit creepy in that movie.

[RMena64]

@andynow89 isnt mr bean italian??

[ExclusiveLM]

I have video footage of Roberto in a gym trying to seriously lift heavy weights. It's the funniest thing you'll ever see. Come check it out...

[Qtypa2t24]

how can you NOT love him!

[marekhorowitz]

very FARKLEMPT!

[MrOrangobango]

è fuso come un cammello

[nizarinter97]

Oh man he's a wonderful

[asdfghjklemmaa]

Words cannot describe my love for this man.

[PoIsOnDiVx]

Genius

[TheLegendaryDoc]

The word "verklemmt" is actually a German word that he must know from Switzerland.

It means something like uptight or inhibited.

I guess he's trying to say that people should be more open towards each other, especially in the US...

[friendlymonk]

So much joy and zest for life embodied in one man cannot be described in words!!! Truly one in a million!! Because of people like Benigni, life truly can be BEAUTIFUL!! Un' uomo magnifico!

[selycassy]

at 0:22 it's seems a baby in front a candy store!!

Love you roberto!!

[NicteBlack]

I love that comand too. Bening he is so funny, full of joy. This world need that kind of people.

[mutley2209]

Special needs

[MARIALUZCLARA1007]

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

[EndureFocusEngageDie]

01:30 - Pretty sneaky assgrab Conan..

[zungabrunga]

Go to Farklampt!!!

[gleguav]

Italians rule! Benigni is the funniest person I´ve ever seen. Thumbs up if you think so!

[annette37a]

what is the word he's saying? far what??!!!

[Kricket90]

Benigni is a true punk, without appearing like a punk! He's the best!

[DownHillSk8rTV]

2:20 Conan seems jealous when everyone started cheering for Roberto am I right?

[ThjeshtLife]

i was not expecting this american interviewer could handle benigni, respect, well done

[rasenshurichen]

Benigni è il meglio \/\/ la toscana :)

[TheDisneyStarsTube]

theres a german word "verklemmt" which does mean that ure shy and not talking much

[lemonjellies]

The Italian Robin Williams.

[carparello]

Benigni: Pride of Italy...

l'Italia ti ama!!! Grazie di esistere!!!

[Scridar]

Conan has some verve in this clip! (Yes, verve). He knows how to get an interview out of Benigni, even playing up to Benigni's antics...unlike Dave Letterman!

[fawksyew]

farcleped haha! i think he ment far-fetched ^_^ so funny =D

[6simpatikos]

he's this funny speaking in english that is not his 1st language..

watch him in italian..now that my friends, is 1st class comedy

[thestranger4812]

I tell you one thing, if everyone in the world was like Roberto, this world would be a lot more pleasant to live in.

[AleColuccio]

@thestranger4812 right on 

[ouellette001]

I really hated that movie, but Bengnini is simply hilarious

[haieie]

he knows how to shake up a show

[Elwood1992]

It's so be-OOOtiful!!!

[Tuttigiu]

ERUPTING VULCAN

[barboriukstis]

VERKLEMMT!!! :DDDD

[Khaenus]

O'Brien > Letterman

[cryspyfast]

roberto, roberto! <3

[msabbado1]

the best

[sencio20]

i love u roberto ! 150 ANNI DEL PAESE PIU BELLO DEL MONDO !

15O YEARS OF THE MOST BEATIFUL NATION IN THE WORLD !

[pauluduscayard]

He's a wave of joy!

[TranceID99]

verklemmt = repressed, in a slight sexual way..

[ENGLIScHMeNGLISCH]

lol its a german word verklemmt

[LeonDemedici]

Ahahah those two together are great!

[finter67]

Roberto is a very cultured person, people will always feel comfortable with Beningni

because he is a very intelligent person..he makes them feel well....

human spontaneous humor....

[mikedrummonds]

I'm convinced, this guy is the lost loony toon.

[95vittoria]

Roberto, because of you I'm proud to be Italian! :D 

[munkolus]

@95vittoria he is simple incredible! nice greetings from austria!

[MPfist0]

@95vittoria Eddillo in Italiano allora XD...

Dio, adoro quest'uomo, e sinceramente il cinema (quello bello, non i cinepanettoni o cose del genere) è una delle poce cose che mi rendono fiero di essere italiano.

[CasamiaStudios]

@95vittoria even proud to speak your mother language :(

[ItalianProud4ever]

@95vittoria me too!

[getodachoppa1]

Do you think Borat got some of his inspiration from this guy?

[mtnjoy]

I laughed so hard.

Also, I don't think I ever saw Conan this chunky!

[nene5230]

italy is very proud of you Roberto

a robeee sei er mejooooooo XDXD

[hamsikElavezzi]

4 ppl have parkinson Disease

[EvilNoize]

Farclampt !

[kratosdj95]

lol i didn't never see an italian film dubbed in english

[kratosdj95]

i'm italian and i can understand only roberto's english because he speaks english clearly, instead of english people

[Danielebass]

@kratosdj95 that's because you can't distinguish some english phonemes as well as the way they speak because you are not accostumed to. Have you ever wondered why native speakers understand english in childhood?

Capisci meglio l'Inglese parlato da Benigni soltanto perché non sei abituato a sentire una pronuncia anglofona. Lui pronuncia utilizzando la fonetica italiana, come probabilmente faresti tu, ma per un anglofono la pronuncia più chiara è certamente quella del conduttore.

[dado724]

@kratosdj95 ahahahahahahahahahahah are you mad? lol

[SumDayIWill]

someone should tell them, that Roberto confused English with German. lol... verklemmt = tense/inhibited. lol ... two of my favorite people :)

[MuddleThrough4yrs]

@SumDayIWill I think he meant the Yiddish "verklempt"...almost the same etymology as the German "verklemmt", but slightly different in meaning. Verklempt = choked/overwhelmed with emotion

[opopomozegerla]

GRANDIOSI!

Great Roberto,Great Conan!

[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

[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

[h3artands0uLL]

@RiverJude74 AMEN TO THAT!

[brunodigi]

@RiverJude74

Dear Tiziana, maybe you missed his engagement against the Berlusconi's gouvernment with very smart scatches, satirical shows and deep contributions to show how the tragical reality in everyone's situation in Italy looks like. The italian television (Berlusconi's network and NATIONAL TV - once very disappointed to Berlusconi'gang) throw ihm out from every television shows, 'cause he became a nasty insect. He isn't bad for Italy, maybe for an US audience, but the USA loves him

[RiverJude74]

@brunodigi

Ok what's your point? That he can get serious too? Who doesn't? We're not here to judge every action of a human being but the essence that this man brings, I don't see the connection you're trying to make with what I said, it's pointless... Everyone becomes a nasty insect when telling the truth about an "untouchable", don't forget that.. If a country or another one understands him and like him, doesn't change the man he is and to me he's a greater human being than many others.

[brunodigi]

@RiverJude74

The point is, even if he shows his child's nature or soul, he is a great man. And not only serious, but smart than about what he plays in the screenplay of such TV shows. You probably missunderstanded me, but doesn't matter. I'm proof of missunderstandings...

Have a nice day...

And greetings from Switzerland

bruno

[pathsofglory88]

@RiverJude74 benigni never graduated in literature , He has got a technical high school degree.

[RiverJude74]

@pathsofglory88

Oh yes I'm sorry I made a mistake, HE HAS 5 DEGREES!!! Go online on any encyclopedia and you'll see it yourself..

[RiverJude74]

@pathsofglory88

That means he knows that much about those topics... I wanted to underline this fact because a lot of people say that he's stupid because he looks like one but HE IS NOT, THAT WAS MY POINT..

[pathsofglory88]

@RiverJude74 they are HONORARY DEGREES ( even berlusconi or valentino rossi got one...) ;)

[macnug1]

Benigni, one of the most important italian actor, he is MAGNIFICENT, I've studied Dante Alighieri at shool years ago...but you have to listen him in a spring night in Firenze... No words

His culture is unbelievable he like to act everymoment like in his films.... He has no concept, no barriers

Waiting for a new film.....

Saluti marco da milano

ITALY

[ardiesken]

conan is fynny to

[Allysonx40]

i couldn't stop laughing at this in the best way. his energy is contagious.

[ruthalis]

GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA­AAAANDE BENIGNI <3

by Brazil

[bobolink222]

just shows how intelligent conan is.... he knew how to handle a guy like benigni who is overenthusiastic and at times seemed to be out of control. Conan just kept the pace right, and made roberto feel comfortable during the interview.

[dpollice]

@bobolink222 i couldn't agree more. just compare this interview to letterman's interview with benigni (especially the older one from 86). letterman seems like he can't really get benigni's humor and his style. moreover he seems downright rude at some points. conan however has the ability to adapt himself to each guest individually and create an instant connection with them. the best example is the combination of conan and jim carrey

[pintoimmobilier]

We are happy people (italians) .We love benigni. If you think he is stupid, or too happy, or something like that... i assure you are wrong. Benigni knows the dante's opera word by word (only memory), and wrote films/comedy of intense emotions, and is a very intelligent literate (respected by most, when he doesn't the donk intentionally to make people laughts).

He loves to make people thinks ''i am more intelligent than this guy''... :)) its his style!!!

he loves to make people happy

[Kmanz91]

"Buon natale he said, Merry Christmas in Italian ..in a very galivanting way" hahah !

[simone12russo]

Che inglese maccheronico :D

[bluegrassman776]

this guy is crazy lo lol lol!!

[urbancasbah]

.....conan ci prova ma non riesce a stargli dietro....e benigni improvvisa in inglese, facendo finta di non sapere le cose ma poi cita S. Agostino....

Benigni è troppo avanti....

[vivanicola]

Verklempt - choked with emotion (German verklemmt = emotionally inhibited in a convulsive way)

This is not FAKE Yiddish - unless you are one of the linguists who consider Yiddish a "fake", i.e. non-transformational language.

[BluesYourAss]

Oh man many dumb americans think all europeans are like this. But he ist just a funny guy and it is not typical italian to act like this.

By the way "verklemmt" is the german word for uptight XD