Arthouse Legends - Bicycle Thieves
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:09 am
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Just after World War II, Italy was in the midst of great hardship. Director Vittorio De Sica, utilizing practical locations and unknown actors, created a film that captured the struggles of a man whose employment is at risk when his bicycle is stolen. Having only one day to find it, he and his young son traverse Rome in a desperate search. But does this film deserve to be found or should time have stolen it for good? MovieDude Eric, Kent, and Lobster lace up their sneakers to find out.
Just after World War II, Italy was in the midst of great hardship. Director Vittorio De Sica, utilizing practical locations and unknown actors, created a film that captured the struggles of a man whose employment is at risk when his bicycle is stolen. Having only one day to find it, he and his young son traverse Rome in a desperate search. But does this film deserve to be found or should time have stolen it for good? MovieDude Eric, Kent, and Lobster lace up their sneakers to find out.