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Maria Pia Casilio, Napoleone, Carlo Battisti, Memmo Carotenuto, Clina Gennari Vittorio De Sica
Description:
This neorealist masterpiece by Vittorio de Sica follows the daily life of an elderly pensioner as he struggles to make ends meet during Italy's postwar economic recovery. Alone except for his dog, Flike, Umberto is determined to maintain his dignity in a city where human kindness seems to have been swallowed up by the forces of modernization. His simple quest to satisfy his most fundamental needs - food, shelter, companionship - makes for one of the most heartbreaking stories ever filmed, and an essential classic of world cinema.
"Umberto D." on Blu-Ray by Criterion is a masterpiece of Italian neorealism, directed by the legendary Vittorio De Sica. This poignant film tells the story of an elderly pensioner, Umberto Domenico Ferrari, struggling to maintain his dignity in postwar Rome as he faces poverty and loneliness with only his loyal dog for company. The Criterion Collection presents this classic in stunning high-definition, featuring restored visuals and audio that bring new life to its timeless narrative. As always, Criterion is renowned for its meticulous restorations and insightful bonus materials that deepen appreciation for cinematic history.
Vittorio De Sica was one of Italy?s most influential filmmakers, celebrated for works such as "Bicycle Thieves," "Shoeshine," and "Miracle in Milan." His films are known for their humanistic storytelling and social realism. Carlo Battisti stars as Umberto D., delivering a deeply moving performance despite being a non-professional actor; his portrayal remains iconic within world cinema. Maria Pia Casilio plays Maria, the compassionate maid who befriends Umberto?her career included roles in several notable Italian films during the 1950s. Screenwriter Cesare Zavattini collaborated closely with De Sica on many projects and is regarded as a pioneer of neorealist screenwriting.
Actors:
Carlo Battisti, Maria Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari, Elena Rea, Ileana Simova, Memo Carotenuto, Lamberto Maggiorani, Memmo Carotenuto, Alberto Albani Barbieri