Through a simple story (a man with his son searches his stolen bicycle, extremely important for his survival) the film became a parable about the difficulties and the problems which afflicted Italy during the post-war period. ... Initially, it is important to make a short introduction about Italian neorealism and its aspects. ... In what concerns images and the scenic design "the photography used is in black and white and this unauthentic aspect makes shots more expressive. ... I personally believe that Antonio Ricci's sequences are an "excuse " to show the public different realities...

• Word Count: 1552
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: Graduate