On its 75th anniversary, we revisit this review of Vittorio De Sica's classic fantasy comedy. 5 February 2026 Miracle in Milan (1951) Toto, an abandoned foundling, is cared for by a kindly old lady, Lolotta, and taught to be generous and good. When she dies, he has to go out into the world alone. He joins a group of poor people and beggars living in makeshift huts on the outskirts of Milan. Oil is struck on this squatting-ground, and the poor are ordered to leave.