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Bicycle Thieves

#80195

1948 · dir. Vittorio De Sica · 89 min · 1.37:1

Blue / Amber palette · Dark

Key colours
#476575
#536E87
#21313A
#B39880
#AB8B74
Stripes
420
Brightness
26%
Saturation
9%
Avg shot
8.8s
Stock
35mm
Frames
128,160
About this film+

A poor man in postwar Rome desperately searches for his stolen bike so he can keep his job. The story explores the bond between a father and son amid deep social struggles. It features grainy black and white footage that gives the city a raw and authentic look.