Expose the compelled lives of the underprivileged

Aurelio 2022-03-26 09:01:04

There is no unexpected development in the plot. We all know that the probability of finding a thief is extremely low, but we all hold that little hope, which is the biggest suspense. The director expresses the development of the event in a plain way, as if it happened around you. He is well versed in people's psychological state, and the actors perform well, which makes the heart-wrenching and sadness that one can't help watching. People at the bottom are all victims of life. It is a classic masterpiece of Italian neo-realism films, and it is also the most famous film by director Desica. It is full of humanistic care for the lower society, touching but not sensational. The story of the whole film is simple, but the filming is full of laughter and tears, which vividly reflects the social outlook of post-war Rome. The two father and son of non-professional actors are very lifelike, and many scenes are so touching that there is nothing to say. The legendary neorealism. The most shocking thing is that the son witnessed his father being arrested for stealing a bicycle and collapsed in an instant. It was too sad, too sad and too helpless. The taste of poverty and unemployment, the helplessness of low-level people to survive, the conversion of simple shots, the compact soundtrack, and the natural performances are all in place! This is a great leftist movie! What's interesting is that the actors who play father and son are really group actors, and what's even more interesting is that the male protagonist is really unemployed after the performance.

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Bicycle Thieves quotes

  • The Beggar: I mind my own business, I bother nobody, and what do I get? Trouble.

  • Antonio Ricci: Your mother and her prayers can't help us.