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level: Ladri di Biciclette (1948)

Questions and Answers List

Question	Answer
LdB: Director	Vittorio de Sica
LdB: 'Genre' of movie	Neorealism
LdB: Names of Father and Son	Antonio and Bruno
LdB: What act by the mother (Maria) highlights the family's poverty?	Sells their sheets for money
LdB: Even though the film focuses on Antonio's struggle, there are still many wide shots of crowds etc. Why is that?	To highlight that this poverty and job search was common for many people at the time
LdB: In the final scene, what camera technique highlights the desperation and indecisiveness of Antonio?	Quick cuts between him, the bicycles and Bruno
LdB: Despite being filmed in Rome, why do they not include shots of famous 'tourist' attractions, such as the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain?	Portrayal of the working Rome
LdB: What impression does it give by using different angles for scenes?	Idea of 'stalking' the characters
LdB: The film has a happy ending. True or False?	False
LdB: What commentary does the film give about survival?	What people need to do for stability
LdB: What religious symbolism does the film have?	Takes place over 3 days
LdB: What does the film portray?	Pessimistic and Fatalist view of human condition
LdB: What camera technique does De Sica use to show Bruno's point of view in the final scene?	Long takes
LdB: What dynamic has changed by the end of the movie?	Relationship between Bruno and his father
LdB: The camera technique of going across Bruno's face (left to right) whilst Antonio steals the bicycle effectively does what?	Shows realisation in Bruno