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Neo-realism in Post-World War II Italy While Hollywood represented a more glamorized vision of life, Italy decided to go in a much harsher direction, opting to show the hardships of Italian life, particularly during the World War II era. Never had the world been exposed to the tribulations of foreign countries, but with Bicycle Thieves, they would get a clear awakening.
Neglect: The Major Theme of Bicycle Thieves Besides being well-shot and superbly acted, what I find that separates Bicycle Thieves from a variety of films are its central themes, particularly the major theme of neglect. Negligence seems ever-spinning thread throughout the entirety of Bicycle Thieves, resulting in a multitude of consequences for Antonio and Bruno. As I delved deeper into the film, the theme wasn't hard to miss, especially considering it leads to the central conflict. Antonio, as a character, might be the protagonist but that doesn't mean he isn't without some major faults.
A Cinematic Landmark of World Cinema Bicycle Thieves inspired a generation of filmmakers, including Martin Scorsese, who has stated as being one of his favorite foreign language films. And the film is as claimed as it is for good reason. For one thing, it's an introspective, harshly realistic spectacle, devoid of the annoying amount of sentimentality that plagued a majority of early Hollywood. Bicycle Thieves reigns supreme because of its timeless take on poverty and systematic oppression, which is all too prevalent today.
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