Next to The Bicycle Thief Vittorio De Sica’s most acclaimed film, and according to many one of the cornerstones of the italian neo-realism movement. The story evolves around an old poor man, Umberto, who is rejected by the whole society. Most people ignore him in the
street and his apartment neighbours see him like nothing more than a bum. The only friend Umberto has in the world is his little dog.
An incredibly moving film at times, but I don’t think it’s the same perfected cinematic experience as that of The Bicycle ...