An elderly man and his dog struggle to survive on his government pension in Rome.An elderly man and his dog struggle to survive on his government pension in Rome.An elderly man and his dog struggle to survive on his government pension in Rome.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total
Alberto Albani Barbieri
- L'amico di Antonia
- (uncredited)
De Silva
- Battistini
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
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- TriviaThis is the first and only film for non-actor Carlo Battisti, who plays the leading role in the film. His real occupation was that of a Professor of Linguistics at the Università degli Studi di Firenze.
- GoofsNear the beginning when he is eating with the other old men he hands the plates of everyone near to him to the waitress. In the next shot everyone has plates in front of them again.
- Quotes
Maria, la servetta: What's the matter, Mr. Umberto?
Umberto Domenico Ferrari: I'm tired.
Maria, la servetta: Of her?
Umberto Domenico Ferrari: it's a little of everything.
- ConnectionsEdited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: La monnaie de l'absolu (1999)
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The Beauty of Sadness
A sad but at the same time, touching and meaningful, movie like few I have seen, I came across this gem in the cable today. But instead other movies which use all kind of possible gestures to invoke the tears of the public, this movie is a real show of humanity like I've hardly seen before.
Geez, 50 years after, this movie has not dated in its subject of loneliness and aging. In the age of selfishness, a simple display of profound human feelings like this is completely necessary.
Would hope everyone was ready to appreciate this magnificent piece of Human Art. Thanks, Vittorio.
Geez, 50 years after, this movie has not dated in its subject of loneliness and aging. In the age of selfishness, a simple display of profound human feelings like this is completely necessary.
Would hope everyone was ready to appreciate this magnificent piece of Human Art. Thanks, Vittorio.
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- dmarquez34
- Oct 3, 2004
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $71,816
- Gross worldwide
- $72,433
- Runtime1 hour 29 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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