The Bicycle Thief, also known as Bicycle Thieves, is a neorealist Italian film directed by Vittorio De Sica. Set in post-World War II Rome, the movie tells the story of a man named Antonio who desperately searches for his stolen bicycle, which he needs for work. The film is a poignant portrayal of poverty, desperation, and the struggles faced by ordinary people in a harsh society. The Bicycle Thief is considered a masterpiece of Italian cinema and a prime example of neorealism, a film movement that focused on depicting the reality of everyday life.
