Antonio (Lamberto Maggiorani) is about to embark on a new life. His wife sells some of their sheets, and with that money they are able to buy his bike back so he can start a new job. His first day on the job, however, someone steals his bike while his back is turned. He runs all over that area of town, but the case seems helpless. Instead of giving up his friend Baiocco (Gino Saltamerenda), and his little buy Bruno (Enzo Staiola) join Antonio in a search all over the city.
Some of said this film is a microcosm for socialism, perhaps just about one man's search for faith (fides in latin, which is the type of bike he had), the epitome of Italian neo-realism, or perhaps just about poverty stricken Italy and the lengths one man would go to ensure some comfort for his family. Personally, I'm not sure which is the most important aspect of the film, but even if it's about none of these, De Sica has definitely created a masterpiece on human emotion and captured the essence of Italy during that time (post WWII). If you're debating whether or not to watch this, I would say believe the hype and ignore any negative reviews you hear, this film is one that needs to be seen. Rating: 32/40
Some of said this film is a microcosm for socialism, perhaps just about one man's search for faith (fides in latin, which is the type of bike he had), the epitome of Italian neo-realism, or perhaps just about poverty stricken Italy and the lengths one man would go to ensure some comfort for his family. Personally, I'm not sure which is the most important aspect of the film, but even if it's about none of these, De Sica has definitely created a masterpiece on human emotion and captured the essence of Italy during that time (post WWII). If you're debating whether or not to watch this, I would say believe the hype and ignore any negative reviews you hear, this film is one that needs to be seen. Rating: 32/40