Vittorio De Sica; Cesare Zavattini

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Vittorio De Sica (1901–1974) was an Italian film director and actor. Cesare Zavattini (1902–1989) was an Italian screenwriter and an influential theorist of neorealism.

Both are central figures of Italian neorealism. De Sica directed landmark films such as Ladri di biciclette, Umberto D and Sciuscià; Zavattini advocated a 'trailing' approach to screenplay and social realism.

The available review treats Ladri di biciclette as a central work of Italian neorealism, praising its social power, direction and use of non-professional actors. It highlights the collaboration and ideas of De Sica and Zavattini, especially the so-called 'Zavattinian trailing'. The review places the film in international context and notes its long-standing influence.

For:Students and fans of film history, especially Italian neorealism and post-war cinema.

 Beyond everything, Bicycle Thieves remains a work of absolute beauty, as a social manifesto in the context of its time, as a cinematic work, and as a monument of general art history” (Pino Farinotti)

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