# Umberto D. (1952)

> An impoverished Roman pensioner fights eviction and despair while trying to protect the dog that remains his closest companion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/678

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Vittorio De Sica
- Cast: Carlo Battisti, Napoleone the Dog, Maria Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari, Elena Rea, Memmo Carotenuto, Ileana Simova, Lamberto Maggiorani
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045274/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, austere, empathetic, classic film night, reflective evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of loneliness and despair in post-war Italy.

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