Erimus11
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My brother recently loaned me a dvd which he said was: Italian with subtitles, black and white and, if you just go by the title, doesn't sound like it would pull up any trees.
Anyway, I have just finished watching said dvd, which is called "Bicycle Thieves" and found it fascinating and brilliant viewing.
Made in 1949 it actually won an Oscar - directed by Vittorio De Sica and, without giving the story-line away, is as much about post-Fascist Italy as it is about the relationship between a father and son.
I'm sure our more knowledgeable film buffs and critics on here will already be aware of this movie - it is so simplistic and yet enthralling and a masterpiece.
Anyway, I have just finished watching said dvd, which is called "Bicycle Thieves" and found it fascinating and brilliant viewing.
Made in 1949 it actually won an Oscar - directed by Vittorio De Sica and, without giving the story-line away, is as much about post-Fascist Italy as it is about the relationship between a father and son.
I'm sure our more knowledgeable film buffs and critics on here will already be aware of this movie - it is so simplistic and yet enthralling and a masterpiece.