Rent Umberto D. (1952)
4.0 of 5 from 132 ratings
1h 29min
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- Synopsis:
- Set in the harsh environment of post war Rome, Vittorio De Sica's masterpiece examines society's indifference toward the poor and downtrodden. An old age pensioner, receiving a totally inadequate pension, struggles to survive and is driven to desperation and the contemplation of suicide. Set in real locations with a non professional cast, 'Umberto D.' conveys the harshness and wretchedness of old age in a simple but devastatingly realistic way, avoiding sentimentality but evoking great emotion.
- Actors:
- Carlo Battisti, Maria-Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari, Ileana Simova, Elena Rea, Memmo Carotenuto, Alberto Albani Barbieri, Pasquale Campagnola, Riccardo Ferri, Lamberto Maggiorani, De Silva
- Directors:
- Vittorio De Sica
- Producers:
- Giuseppe Amato, Vittorio De Sica, Angelo Rizzoli
- Writers:
- Cesare Zavattini
- Studio:
- Nouveaux Pictures
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Old Age on Screen: Part 1, All the Twos: 1902-62, Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Sophia Loren, A Brief History of Film...
- Countries:
- Italy
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 24/04/2017
- Run Time:
- 89 minutes
- Languages:
- Italian Dolby Digital 1.0
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- B & W
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Vittorio D.: A tribute to multi-awarded maestro filmmaker De Sica, a milestone of Cinema history. With participations from Clint Eastwood, Ken Loach, Mike Leigh, etc
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Reviews (1) of Umberto D.
A poor man in pocket but a rich man at heart - Umberto D. review by PT
Mr Umberto owes money to his landlady , which he must pay in full or be evicted. Basically the plot is the main protagonist trying to come up with the money.
In his efforts though, we see the real meaning of the film, how society shuns the poor and elderly. It is heartbreaking to see him approach some old friends who cannot get away from him quick enough, as if he's a contagious leper.
He has a good heart and cares for the young maid at his lodgings who is pregnant but not sure who the father is. It is his relationship with his dog (Flike) that is the most touching and deeply meaningful though. A great thought provoking film.
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