Bicycle Thieves

Film - 1948

9,0

109.7K

Bicycle Thieves it's a movie with Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci Full cast. Directed by Vittorio De Sica. Original title Ladri di biciclette, runtime 92 minutes. Genre Drama.

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An unsettling authenticity of

Ruben Maria Soriquez

A masterpiece of Italian neorealism, a gem by Vittorio De Sica. After the war, a family man gets a much-needed job, but to do it he has to get a bicycle. When it is stolen from him, our protagonist will do anything to find it again because his family's livelihood depends on it. A story told with an astonishing realism that captures its dramatic immediacy also thanks to the excellent non-actors chosen by De Sica who give us proof of an unsettling authenticity. A simple story which however deals with a theme that is anything but simple: morality. Who wouldn't be willing to trample on some principles for the 'good' of their family? Once concluded, the suggestions of this film are deposited in our consciousness and remain there for a long time, asking us questions that are not easy to answer. Read all

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Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.