The Bicycle Thief

The Bicycle Thief & international ampere;#9;Another bewitching example of neorealism is The Bicycle Thief (1948), written by Cesare Zavattini and direct by Vittorio De Sica. The narrative of this film unfolds in post-W.W.II times. The film is a portrait of the post-war Italian disadvantaged class (the majority) in their chase for self-respect. It is a time of struggle for the Italian people, amplified by a shortage of employment and lack of social services. In the commencement scenes of the film, these conditions are evident as Antonio Ricci (Lamberto Maggiorami) meets his spouse Maria (Lianalla Carell) on his way back home.

We see the "men" arguing at the employment "office" as the "women" argue about the shortage of water. Although the directors pessimism drives the plot, it is ultimately the clash with human optimism which gives this film affective power. 	Antonios wise job can bring his family new hopes and happiness, which are drastically destroyed when his bi...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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