It was the highest grossing Italian film in its native country until 2011 , when surpassed by Checco Zalone 's What a Beautiful Day .
Life is Beautiful was commercially successful , making $48.7 million in Italy .
It was the highest grossing Italy film in Italy 's native country until 2011 , when surpassed by Checco Zalone 's What a Beautiful Day .
Life is Beautiful was commercially successful , making $48.7 million in Italy .