BICYCLE THIEVES (LADRI DI BICICLETTE)

Showings

THEATER 1 Fri, Jun 16, 2023 6:00 PM
THEATER 1 Sat, Jun 24, 2023 12:00 PM
Film Info
Runtime:89
Release Year:1948
Rating:NR
Production Country:Italy
Original Language:Italian
Format:35mm
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Vittorio De Sica
Cast:Lamberto Maggiorani
Enzo Staiola
Lianella Carell
Elena Altieri
Gino Saltamerenda

Description

An integral work of the Italian neorealism movement, De Sica’s BICYCLE THIEVES is an essential portrait of post-World War II devastation and a heartbreaking depiction of pride. On the first day of his new job, Antonio’s (Lamberto Maggiorani) bicyclewhich he needs for workis stolen. With his young son Bruno (Enzo Staiola) at his side, he begins combing the streets of Rome to find the thief and retrieve the bicycle. As the desperate search continues and their spirits falter, the magnitude of De Sica’s brilliance is realized, concluding with the film’s iconic and crushing final frames.