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Bicycle Thieves [1948]
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08/22/23 • 58 min
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Jackie and Greg join the search for Antonio's missing bike in Rome for Vittorio De Sica's BICYCLE THIEVES from 1948. Topics of discussion include the film's production, the use of non-actors, its simplicity and clear storytelling, its connection to PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE, and why it remains the most iconic of the Italian neorealist films.
#33 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012
#41 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
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Jackie and Greg join the search for Antonio's missing bike in Rome for Vittorio De Sica's BICYCLE THIEVES from 1948. Topics of discussion include the film's production, the use of non-actors, its simplicity and clear storytelling, its connection to PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE, and why it remains the most iconic of the Italian neorealist films.
#33 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012
#41 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
Arbelos Films Shop (use promo code SCENEHEARD for 15% off -- good thru October 12, 2023)
https://shoparbelosfilms.com
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpod
Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.com
Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub
JP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostaj
GK Instagram: gkleinschmidt
Graphic Design: Molly Pinto
Music: Andrew Cox
Get in touch at [email protected]
Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPod
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