An influential Italian filmmaker and actor, he was a key figure in the neorealist movement. Born in 1901 in Sora, Italy, he initially pursued acting before transitioning to directing. His works often depicted the struggles of ordinary people, with notable films like "Bicycle Thieves" and "Umberto D." earning critical acclaim. He won multiple Academy Awards throughout his career. His contributions to cinema left a lasting impact on storytelling and film techniques. He passed away in 1974.
THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis is a poignant drama set in Italy during the rise of fascism and World War II. It follows the lives of the...
THE BICYCLE THIEF
The Bicycle Thief, directed by Vittorio De Sica, is a seminal work of Italian neorealism, depicting post-World War II Italy through the eyes of the...
THE GOLD OF NAPLES
The Gold of Naples is a 1954 Italian film directed by Vittorio De Sica. This anthology film is composed of six segments, each depicting a different...
BICYCLE THIEVES
Set in postwar Rome, Bicycle Thieves tells of Antonio Ricci, an impoverished man who finally lands a job delivering goods on a bicycle, only to have...