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Tag Archives: The Bicycle Thief
Notes on “Umberto D.”
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: It’s interesting to compare Vittorio De Sica’s 1952 “Umberto D.” with his earlier “The Bicycle Thief.” The latter is very materialistic in outlook and simplified in message, like a propaganda film. Though there’s plenty of “humanity” … Continue reading
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Tagged Carlo Battisti, Film, Italy, movies, The Bicycle Thief, Umberto D, Vittorio De Sica
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“Bandits of Orgosolo”
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I enjoyed this late Neorealist film directed by Vittorio De Seta. (What a name for an Italian filmmaker to be cursed with!) It deals with the attempts of a Sardinian shepherd to evade the law after … Continue reading
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Tagged Bandits of Orgosolo, movies, Neorealism, Robert Flaherty, Taviani Brothers, The Bicycle Thief, Vittorio De Seta
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