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. ... The figure of Bruno also gives an intense dramatic impact: Bruno can be seen as Antonio's alter ego: he acts as his father (when he reprimands him of having lost his bicycle), he is his saviour (he saved his father from being lynched), and he is also his conscience, as he always gives him advice. ...

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