The film concludes with a pessimistic feeling, characteristic of De Sica’s style, and maintains a somber atmosphere throughout. However, the script’s inconsistencies and overly sentimental performances detract from its otherwise sincere message. De Sica is known as one of the filmmakers who challenged conventional filmmaking practices by using non-actors to achieve a sense of genuineness often lacking in other movies, particularly those exploring themes like financial struggles, societal breakdown, and the decline of post-World War II Europe. This technique proved successful in "Bicycle Thieves" and "Umberto D," considered among his most important films, but it doesn't quite work as well this time around.

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