Besides it being among Leonardo Di Caprio’s favorite movies, it has a lot to learn from.
Now, we get to see it from the other side, where Antonio Ricci is hopelessly trying to get a job in order to support his wife Maria and son.
An offer is on the table, but he would have to own a bicycle. Maria pawns their bedding to get a bicycle and Antonio is able to take the job.
On his first day pasting posters on walls, his bicycle is stolen. He tries to get it back, then to be able to carry on with his work he even gathers the courage to steal someone else’s bike.
He is by far not as lucky as his thief, and when getting caught the whole neighborhood turns against him.
There is a heartbreaking end, but we do not want to ruin your perfect movie night. Bicycle Thieves is most definitely among the most touching Italian post World War I movies.
You can Bicycle Thief online on Amazon Prime Video.
