An example of Italian neorealist cinema at Pera

ISTANBUL — Directed by the Vittoria De Sica, a leading figure in neorealism in Italian cinema, "Umberto D" will be screened for cinema lovers on May 24 at the Pera Museum. The neorealist masterpiece follows an elderly pensioner as he strives to make ends meet during Italy's postwar economic recovery. Alone except for his dog Flike, Umberto struggles to maintain his dignity in a city where human kindness seems to have been swallowed up by the forces of modernization. His simple quest to satisfy his basic needs: food, shelter, companionship, makes for one of the most heartbreaking stories ever filmed and an essential classic of world cinema.

When: May 24
Where: Pera Museum