Bicycle Thieves (1968r)

A beautiful and highly evocative original Italian 2 Foglio for the 1968 re-release of Vittorio De Sica’s landmark neo-realist masterpiece BICYCLE THIEVES (LADRI DI BICICLETTE) first released in 1949. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, De Sica’s deeply human story of poverty, dignity and desperation in post-war Italy became a defining work of Italian Neorealism and transformed world cinema.

The striking artwork captures both the emotional vulnerability of young Bruno and the quiet determination of his father Antonio, whose stolen bicycle threatens the survival of the entire family. The simplicity and emotional honesty of the image perfectly reflect the film’s enduring power.

Upon release, BICYCLE THIEVES was celebrated for its use of non-professional actors, real locations and unflinching portrayal of ordinary working-class life, influencing generations of filmmakers including Martin Scorsese, Satyajit Ray, Ken Loach and Steven Spielberg. More than seventy years later, it remains one of cinema’s most moving and universally admired achievements.

• Year: 1968 Re-release
• Nationality: Italian
• Condition: Folded-As-Issued
• Type: Italian 2 foglio
• Size: 39 X 55 Inches
• Product Code: T6770