Umberto D directed by Vittorio De Sica is a sad albeit ordinary tale of the loss of human values in Italian society after the end of second world war. The main character is an old man named Umberto Domenico Ferrari who refuses to give up on life. His only true friend is his dog Flike,and the young, pretty, and pregnant maid. It is horrible that nobody is willing to help, and this was fifty years ago. It's unfortunate that things are even worse now.
Touching, honest and very, very sad. An unflinching look at the conditions that affect the elderly and those on fixed incomes. As relevant today as it was in 1955, perhaps even more so. If the purpose of a film is to evoke an emotional response, then Umberto D. deserves every bit of five stars.
A great film about an elderly man and his dog. Aside from all the technical stuff, I really loved the dog. Umberto, an old guy on pension faces eviction so his hardship is basically gathering money to pay rent. Well, he's seemingly healthy, why doesn't he just get a job?! I know this is a different time, but c'mon... put a little effort in it! Maria is an annoying girl who plays an idiot who's pregnant. The landlady is a bitch. The best actor in this movie is Flike as he really inspires Umberto that there is still hope in the world. Also, Umberto is a dick for what he did at those train tracks. Thank goodness for Flike.
An unforgettable portrait of the misery and the social degradation in post-war Italy. A heartbreaking story of old age, loneliness and human indifference, perfectly told by the master of Italian neorealism Vittorio De Sica. But also a story of dignity and hope.
Minimalist, crude and intense masterpiece, with splendid music and photography.
Umberto D., an elderly man desperately combating poverty, ageism and emotional stress, is at the point in life where all events come tumbling down. "Umberto D." is a lot similar to De Sica's other pathos "The Bicycle Thief." In this case, however, a different class struggle is powerfully explained; the revolutionary tale of the relationship between man and man's best friend. I found that some parts were rather dated and dragging, but its highlighted heart wrenching scenes will definitely continue to go down in cinematic history. Highly recommended to dog lovers.
O primeiro filme de neo-realismo italiano a que eu assisto. Gostei tanto que certamente vou assistir a outros deste movimento e do De Sica.
O cãozinho deveria ganhar um Oscar especial haha.
a heartbreaking triumph in cinema...no one that takes film seriously should miss this one...im really beyond words about it...it just has to be seen... this is the first film to actually make me tear up in years
A touching examination of human pride versus lust for life. What's great about this movie is that all of that is said without having to drive it into the ground like most moving films.
In my opinion, this isn't as good as Ladri Di Biciclette (The Bicycle Theives) but it is still a true piece of neo-realist cinema. An extraordinary film.
Another brilliant tale from De Sica, and almost as tragic and emotionally engaging as The Bicycle Thief. Umberto D. centers on a old man facing the idea of poverty. The film follows him and his dog as he searches the city for money. The story is simple and there is little to no action, but the last scene when Umberto must decide to leave Flike or not was extremely touching and sad. De Sica has proven himself a worthy Italian director and a master of neorealism.
An incredibly touching, beautiful and movingly sad and human masterwork of the Italian Neorealism, directed by De Sica. It will stay in your soul forever.
OLD LIFE, RETIRING LIFE
SURPRISINGLY SIMILAR TO THE OLD MAN IN THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
UMBERTO'S FLAG
THE LANDLADY'S GIRL
OLD LIFE, RETIRING LIFE
SURPRISINGLY SIMILAR TO THE OLD MAN IN THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
More dramas should have been made like this. Nothing is played heavy-handed, or shown in a subversive manner, which makes it feeling more honest and worthwhile than most.
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