Umberto D DVD, 1952

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MovieMail's Review

Simple, honest and devastating, de Sica's Umberto D is one of the most moving and unsentimental portrayals of attachment, dignity and suffering ever made. Filmed in Rome entirely without professional actors the story is of retired civil servant Umberto, struggling to survive on his dwindling pension. With his only companion his loyal dog Flag, he faces eviction from his home by his tyrannical landlady who rents out his room to couples when he is away. His desperate, failed attempts to raise money lead him to contemplate suicide but he realises that he first must get rid of his dog.

MovieMail on 1st September 2004
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Film Information

Director - Vittorio De Sica

Produced - 1952

Main Language - ITALIAN with English subtitles

Countries & Regions - European Film, Italian Film

Cast - Carlo Battisti

DVD Details

DVD Extras

• Digitally remastered from restored print
• Documentary on screenplay writer Cesare Zavattini.

Film Description

Simple, honest and devastating, this is one of the most moving portrayals of attachment, dignity and suffering ever made. Retired impoverished Umberto is struggling to survive on his dwindling pension. He contemplates suicide but realises he must first get rid of his only companion, his dog Flag.

Related Genres

• Classic Drama Movies
• European Film
• Italian Film

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