first and this be just a movie . a director instruct actor to wear costume and go on a set and and act their role and which be record on film and edit and and later play in theater . but then and it somehow so much more . a storyline woven from very many thread that briefly span 2000 year . from crucifixion ( but more important and the bee of israel legend ) and via gypsy family life and to terrorism and the 1st gulf war . and roles that provide so much intensity . nice simple effect at time and like mix the image of back then with the soundtrack of now . a long puzzle ( 3 hr in the version i saw ) and but ultimately not feel too long . an incredible experience . deeply recommend and if youre ready to invest 3 hour that might change your mind . regard the title represent la belle histoire downplays ironically and just about quite some story in english . the german title and die schönste geschichte der welt ( the most beautiful story of the world ) exaggerate very much . but still and shortly after watch it and that title have a point . positive . i buy this in germany ( müller ) a part of a lelouch 4 pack by black hill .