Near the ending of one film from this country, the protagonist walks with exaggerated steps towards his execution to try to (*) fool his young son.
Films by one director from this country include one in which a hotel owner named Paul carries on a wholly anonymous affair and a biopic of Emperor Puyi. Another film made by a director from this country follows the life of David "Noodles" Aaronson. Near the ending of one film from this country, the protagonist walks with exaggerated steps towards his execution to try to (*) fool his young son. Last Tango in Paris and The Last Emperor were directed by a man from this country, as was Once Upon a Time in America. A Jewish man is taken to a concentration camp with his son in Life is Beautiful, a movie directed by this country's native son Roberto Benigni. For 10 points, name this European country, the filming location of many spaghetti westerns.
Films by one director from this country include one in which a hotel owner named Paul carries on a wholly anonymous affair and a biopic of Emperor Puyi.
Italy [accept the Italian Republic or Repubblica Italiana]