Vittorio De Sica (1901-1974), a multifaceted figure in Italian cinema, distinguished himself not only as an acclaimed director but also as a prolific and versatile actor. His acting career was marked by an innate elegance and sophisticated charisma. He often portrayed gentlemen, men of the world, or characters with an underlying touch of melancholy and irony.

Among his most celebrated performances are Marshal Carotenuto in the *Bread, Love and Dreams* (1953) trilogy, for which he won a David di Donatello, and the protagonist in Roberto Rossellini's *General Della Rovere* (1959), a role that earned him the Volpi Cup at Venice. De Sica effortlessly moved between drama and comedy, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his unmistakable style and his screen presence.