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Reception

The film was financially successful, earning 23 million euro in Italy (1997-1998). In the United States, the film earned $59 million.

The film currently holds a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite a strong performance at the box office, many reviewers were critical of the film for its use of humor in depicting the Holocaust.^[who?]