According to various different DVD/video sleeve notes I have seen over the years, Umberto's dog is called Flaik or Flike (both pronounced to rhyme with the English word "like" - as in "I like that").
This appears to be borne out by the pronunciation heard in the original dialogue.
Great film, bordering on the sentimental at times, hence only 8, but still extremely powerful, and at times simply beautiful.
The theme of alienation so crucial to this film would have felt achingly immediate for film-goers in 1950's Italy. It is a testament to the power and timelessness of the film that this theme still seems relevant to us today. Not all neo-realist films have weathered so well - but then "Umberto D." reflects the mature period of the genre.
This appears to be borne out by the pronunciation heard in the original dialogue.
Great film, bordering on the sentimental at times, hence only 8, but still extremely powerful, and at times simply beautiful.
The theme of alienation so crucial to this film would have felt achingly immediate for film-goers in 1950's Italy. It is a testament to the power and timelessness of the film that this theme still seems relevant to us today. Not all neo-realist films have weathered so well - but then "Umberto D." reflects the mature period of the genre.