Umberto D.

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8.2/10

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An elderly man and his dog struggle to survive on his government pension in Rome.An elderly man and his dog struggle to survive on his government pension in Rome.An elderly man and his dog struggle to survive on his government pension in Rome.

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IMDb RATING

8.2/10

29K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total

Trivia
This is the first and only film for non-actor Carlo Battisti, who plays the leading role in the film. His real occupation was that of a Professor of Linguistics at the Università degli Studi di Firenze.

Goofs
Near the beginning when he is eating with the other old men he hands the plates of everyone near to him to the waitress. In the next shot everyone has plates in front of them again.

Quotes
Maria, la servetta: What's the matter, Mr. Umberto?
Umberto Domenico Ferrari: I'm tired.
Maria, la servetta: Of her?
Umberto Domenico Ferrari: it's a little of everything.

Connections
Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: La monnaie de l'absolu (1999)

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A classic neo-realist film!

This touching story of a poor man in Italy after the war. The director, De Sica has also done the masterpiece "The bicycle thief". A very good and simple film that almost perfectly shows his fight to live a decent life his last years. The end is VERY sad(still I felt it had some hope). A highly recommended film. Also Carlo Battisti's performance is masterful. 9/10