Assignment task:
MOVIE: Bicycle Thieves by Vittorio De Sica
Clip duration: 5 minutes
The clip starts with Antonio; he is very disappointed in his bedroom, then Maria comes to the bedroom and takes all the sheets-a good, pragmatic presence throughout her small role in the film. While Antonio does not have a bike when he receives a job offer, Maria does not succumb to the seeming hopelessness of her husband's predicament. Instead, she rationally sells their sheets to repossess the bicycle, illustrating her utmost commitment to her family.
Questions:
Q1: Which film movement/auteur does the clip belong to?
Q2: Select five things from the clip which demonstrate elements of this film movement and then:
a) Describe the specific moment and element you are selecting, using the appropriate terminology.
b) Explain its effect in the film and how it is connected to the film movement the film belongs to