Episode #39: Umberto D. and the Limits of Empathy

Todd and Ken discuss Vittorio De Sica's poignant saga of an aged pensioner trying to avoid eviction. What are the differences between empathy and pity and which does the film invoke? Is Umberto D. unlikable?

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 - Intro and plot summary.
8:40 - Simply not a likable fellow.
18:00 - Umberto D. vs. Karin in Stromboli.
18:50 - A moment of grace?
30:55 - Just step in front of the train and be done with it...
39:00 - We should all just love our dogs and be happy.
42:02 - Walking back some of the criticisms.

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