Frequently mentioned on lists of masterpieces of modern cinema, Vittorio De Sica's Umberto D. transforms a simple character study into a painfully poignant drama. Umberto is an aging former civil servant, now retired on his scant government pension. He spends his time in his tiny room in Rome, with only his longtime pet dog for companionship. His lonely life only grows worse when his limited income forces him to fall behind on his rent, leading his landlady to threaten him with eviction. He makes a desperate attempt to ...
Read More
Frequently mentioned on lists of masterpieces of modern cinema, Vittorio De Sica's Umberto D. transforms a simple character study into a painfully poignant drama. Umberto is an aging former civil servant, now retired on his scant government pension. He spends his time in his tiny room in Rome, with only his longtime pet dog for companionship. His lonely life only grows worse when his limited income forces him to fall behind on his rent, leading his landlady to threaten him with eviction. He makes a desperate attempt to raise the needed money and protest the unfair treatment of senior citizens to the government, but he receives little response. His one chance at human contact, through brief conversations with a pregnant servant, proves sadly disappointing. Indeed, Umberto slowly becomes convinced that the situation may be hopeless, and he ultimately considers committing suicide. Considered one of the high points of Italian neo-realist cinema, Umberto D. provides the ultimate example of the movement's unadorned, observational style, which emphasizes the reality of events without calling attention to their emotional or dramatic impact. The unschooled, natural performances also contribute to the film's feeling of verisimilitude, particularly the lead performance by non-actor Carlo Battisti. Judd Blaise, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of Umberto D. (the Criterion Collection) to cart. $4.63, good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Criterion Collection.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Carlo Battisti, Maria-Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari, Ileana Simova, Elena Rea, Memmo Carotenuto, Alberto Albani Barbieri,... Good. 2010 Run time: 89. Ex price sticker on case. Case is scratched. Disc is in perfect condition. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Add this copy of Umberto D. (the Criterion Collection) to cart. $17.00, like new condition, Sold by StockandTrade rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Criterion.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Like New. A clean unscratched DVD with the original cover art and jewel case. Shipping within 24 hours with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.
![Umberto D. [Criterion Collection] - Vittorio De Sica](https://www0.alibris-static.com/umberto-d-criterion-collection/cover/t32885jvso0_l.jpg)
![Umberto D. [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]](https://www0.alibris-static.com/umberto-d-criterion-collection-blu-ray/cover/v38805r6pvt.jpg)
![Umberto D. [Criterion Collection]](https://www2.alibris-static.com/umberto-d-criterion-collection/cover/t32885jvso0.jpg)
