... that make Bicycles Thieves a realistic film, and all the non-realistic elements that, in some ways, determine its realism as well. Initially, it is important to make a short introduction about Italian neorealism and its aspects. This movement had been developed in Italy between 1945 and 1953: young filmmakers took part in new programs of innovation, because they wanted to show the ... is also important to remind that elections in 1948 divided Italy in two political parties: popular front and Christian Democracy. Accordingly Bicycle Thieves is not only a realistic film that shows Italian ...

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