Film Analysis: Ladri Di Bicclette

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The more appropriate title for the film is Ladri di Biciclette, or Thieves of Bicycle. Although this title my sound strange, it is a more accurate representation of what occurs in the movie. Even though one person stole Antonio's bicycle, there are multiple people and systems in place that prevent him from reclaiming it, such as the unhelpful Communist Party and the members of the church. His problem does not come by the actions of one person, but by many. Therefore, there are multiple thieves of his

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