Undoubtedly one of De Sica masterpieces, excellent portrait of the post-war social situation. The only potential weakness is that it runs quite fast and the ending comes quite quickly, dropping some incisiveness along the way.

Oof, devastating. de Sica's humanism on full display here, as we follow Umberto's attempts to have his dignity recognized and to take care of his sweet dog Flike. (Oh god, Flike.) Tender, beautiful picture throughout with an absolute wallop of an ending.