Director: Vittorio De Sica
Cast: Carlo Battisti, Maria Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari
Drama – Italy – 1952 – 1h 23min. – +15
Language: Italian
Subtitles: Romanian, English

Left without a roof over his head, a poor pensioner wants to end his life, but gives up at the last minute, so as not to leave his dog alone in the world.

Awards: Cannes 1952, Academy Awards 1957 - Oscar Nomination for Best Screenplay

The films are screened in restored 4K or 2K versions, presented in world premiere in recent years at major festivals, and are part of a series of warm-up events before the 11th edition of Ceau, Cinema!, which will take place between July 17 and 21 in Timisoara.

Ceau, Cinema! is a festival dedicated to European cinema, organised by the Pelicula Cultural Association.