Bicycle Thieves

The Bicycle Thief - Ladri di Biciclette directed by Vittorio De Sica

The Italian Neorealist film Ladri Di Biciclette - The Bicycle Thief directed by Vittorio De Sica, is an emotional film that is displays a relationship between a lower class father and son in post war Rome. the The statement that this film is one of the greatest ever made is justified by the way of realism. the Character arc though out the story of the father who has his bicycle stolen is very realistic brought out by the acting and precise editing techniques. Considering the actors were not professionals they delivered an extremely believable performance. The story leads the viewer to become emotionally involved with the family in the way that it builds up the importance of the bicycle and what it represents.

The use of natural lighting is incredible and shows that films can be made without the use of large lighting sets and extensive equipment. Also filming on location is very effective and makes the viewer feel like they have been to Rome in the 1940's. 

The ending of the film is questionable as every viewer wants the father the get his bike back but i leaves it open and displays the uncertainty that many families in poverty face.