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Remembering Vittorio De Sica
Wed Jul 1, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
As the monsoon is delayed in the city and we hope it arrives in July, bringing freshness and renewal to Hyderabad, Lamakaan too opens its doors to a season of cinematic rain with the Vittorio De Sica Film Festival. Every Wednesday evening, audiences can gather to celebrate the works of one of Italy’s greatest filmmakers. Just as the rains wash the city clean, De Sica’s films strip away pretenses, revealing the raw beauty and struggles of everyday life. His cinema, rooted in compassion and realism, is a reminder that art can be as nourishing as the monsoon itself.
About Vittorio De Sica: Vittorio De Sica (born July 7, 1901 in Sora, Italy – died November 13, 1974 in Paris, France) was a towering figure of Italian cinema and a pioneer of neorealism. Beginning his career as an actor, he later became a director whose films gave voice to ordinary people in extraordinary times. His style was marked by simplicity, emotional depth, and a deep humanism that made the struggles of everyday life profoundly moving. De Sica’s contributions include masterpieces such as Shoeshine (1946), Bicycle Thieves (1948), Umberto D. (1952), and Marriage Italian Style (1964). His work not only won Academy Awards and international acclaim but also reshaped world cinema, proving that stories of common people could carry universal power.
Film Title: BICYCLE THIEVES | 1948 | 129 Mins | Italy | Italian with English Subtitles.
About the film: Set in post‑war Rome, Bicycle Thieves tells the story of Antonio Ricci, a poor man who finally finds work pasting posters around the city—only to have his bicycle, essential for the job, stolen. With his young son Bruno by his side, Antonio searches desperately through the streets of Rome to recover it. The film is a heartbreaking yet tender portrait of poverty, dignity, and the bond between father and son. De Sica’s neorealist style—using non‑professional actors and real locations—gives the story an authenticity that has made Bicycle Thieves one of the most beloved and influential films in cinema history.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!
About Vittorio De Sica: Vittorio De Sica (born July 7, 1901 in Sora, Italy – died November 13, 1974 in Paris, France) was a towering figure of Italian cinema and a pioneer of neorealism. Beginning his career as an actor, he later became a director whose films gave voice to ordinary people in extraordinary times. His style was marked by simplicity, emotional depth, and a deep humanism that made the struggles of everyday life profoundly moving. De Sica’s contributions include masterpieces such as Shoeshine (1946), Bicycle Thieves (1948), Umberto D. (1952), and Marriage Italian Style (1964). His work not only won Academy Awards and international acclaim but also reshaped world cinema, proving that stories of common people could carry universal power.
Film Title: BICYCLE THIEVES | 1948 | 129 Mins | Italy | Italian with English Subtitles.
About the film: Set in post‑war Rome, Bicycle Thieves tells the story of Antonio Ricci, a poor man who finally finds work pasting posters around the city—only to have his bicycle, essential for the job, stolen. With his young son Bruno by his side, Antonio searches desperately through the streets of Rome to recover it. The film is a heartbreaking yet tender portrait of poverty, dignity, and the bond between father and son. De Sica’s neorealist style—using non‑professional actors and real locations—gives the story an authenticity that has made Bicycle Thieves one of the most beloved and influential films in cinema history.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!