The Bicycle Thief, directed by Vittorio De Sica, is a neorealist Italian film that tells the story of a man named Antonio who desperately searches for his stolen bicycle, which he needs for work. The film explores themes of poverty, desperation, and the moral dilemmas faced by ordinary people. The Bicycle Thief is a powerful portrayal of post-war Italy and the struggles of its working class. It is considered one of the greatest films ever made and has had a significant influence on the development of Italian cinema and neorealism as a film movement.
