20 best foreign films that every cinephile should watch

Modified Nov 08, 2024 03:14 ET

Bicycle Thieves | Image Source: Ente Nazionale Industrie Cinematografiche — Bicycle Thieves | Image Source: Prime Video

8) Bicycle Thieves

Directed by Vittorio De Sica, Bicycle Thieves is the iconic production of Italian neorealism. This film focuses on a poor father who desperately searches for his stolen bicycle, representing his sole means of survival in this society. Shot entirely on location in post-war Rome, the film captures ruthlessness in poverty and sensitivity to human dignity. Minimalist style and amateur actors contribute to a movie's emotional reality.

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