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Vittorio de Sica

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Forstudents of film, fans of classic italian cinema and anyone interested in social realist films.
7 Reviews 5 Definitions 52 Charts
Drama Comedy Sentimental

The Profile

Vittorio De Sica (1901–1974) was an Italian actor and film director, a leading figure of Italian neorealism. He directed landmark films such as Sciuscià, Ladri di biciclette (Bicycle Thieves), Umberto D. and Miracolo a Milano and frequently collaborated with screenwriter Cesare Zavattini.

De Sica is widely regarded as a central figure of Italian neorealism; his films often used non-professional actors and focused on poverty, dignity and social issues. He collaborated repeatedly with Cesare Zavattini.

Reviews collected on DeBaser celebrate De Sica's central role in Italian neorealism and his focus on poverty, dignity and social reality. Critics praise films such as Ladri di biciclette, Umberto D., Sciuscià and Miracolo a Milano for their realism and humanism. The tone across reviews is reverent and appreciative.

Notable Quotes

❝ Only the maid shows him a shred of humanity and only Flike, his mongrel, is by his side and loves him.
❝ Umberto D. can be calmly recognized as a masterpiece of neorealism and a treasure of world cinema, although the director had to deal with poor audience reaction, but not critical.
❝ The bicycle becomes the embodiment of salvation; Antonio seeks it desperately because his job, and his family's very survival, depend on it.
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