The Story of the Bicycle Thief#BicycleThieves #ClassicMovies #ItalianCinema

Art of Cinema on Instagram: "Bicycle Thieves (1948) is a landmark of Italian neorealism, directed by Vittorio De Sica. Set in postwar Rome, it follows Antonio, an unemployed man whose new job depends on his bicycle. When the bike is stolen, Antonio and his young son Bruno search the city in desperation. The simple story becomes a moving exploration of poverty, dignity, and survival. Shot on real streets with non-professional actors, the film captures the struggles of ordinary people with strikin