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Umberto D. (Black & White) (Criterion Collection Region 1) - De Sica, VittorioReleasedatum: 22 juli 2003
Shot on location with a cast of nonprofessional actors, Vittorio De Sica’s neorealist masterpiece follows Umberto D., an elderly pensioner, as he struggles to make ends meet during Italy’s postwar economic boom. Alone except for his dog, Flike, Umberto strives to maintain his dignity while trying to survive in a city where traditional human kindness seems to have lost out to the forces of modernization. Umberto’s simple quest to fulfill the most fundamental human needs—food, shelter, companionship—is one of the most heartbreaking stories ever filmed and an essential classic of world cinema.
DVD Extras:
New high-definition digital transfer, made from restored elements. 'That’s Life': Vittorio De Sica, a 55-minute documentary made for Italian television in 2001. New video interview with actress Maria Pia Casilio. New essay by critic Stuart Klawans and a reprinted recollection on the film by De Sica. Writings on 'Umberto D.' by De Sica, Umberto Eco, Carlo Battisti and Luisa Alessandri. New and improved English subtitle translation. Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition.
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