--- product_id: 26143663 title: "Bicycle Thieves (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]" price: "213.88 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/26143663-bicycle-thieves-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Bicycle Thieves (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] **Price:** 213.88 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bicycle Thieves (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** 213.88 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/26143663-bicycle-thieves-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hailed around the world as one of the greatest movies ever made, the Academy Award winning Bicycle Thieves, directed by Vittorio De Sica (Umberto D.), defined an era in cinema. In poverty-stricken postwar Rome, a man is on his first day of a new job that offers hope of salvation for his desperate family when his bicycle, which he needs for work, is stolen. With his young son in tow, he sets off to track down the thief. Simple in construction and profoundly rich in human insight, Bicycle Thieves embodies the greatest strengths of the Italian neorealist movement: emotional clarity, social rectitude, and brutal honesty. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES - New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack - Working with De Sica, a collection of interviews with screenwriter Suso Cecchi d Amico, actor Enzo Staiola, and film scholar Callisto Cosulich - Life as It Is, a program on the history of Italian neorealism, featuring scholar Mark Shiel - Documentary from 2003 on screenwriter and longtime Vittorio De Sica collaborator Cesare Zavattini, directed by Carlo Lizzani - Optional English-dubbed soundtrack - PLUS: A book featuring essays by critic Godfrey Cheshire and filmmaker Charles Burnett, classic writings by Zavattini and critic André Bazin, and reminiscences by De Sica and his collaborators Review: A masterpiece for all ages, for all time - Very high on my list of favorite films of all time, Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves packs an emotional punch every time I see it. As opposed to many neorealist films of the time (many of which I also greatly admire) which tended to focus on poverty as though it were an insurmountable force of nature, and which viewed the struggles of the poor working man through an almost morbidly romantic lens, De Sica and screenwriter Cesare Zavattini examine the same subject in a way that points the finger squarely at the individual and at society at large for creating and perpetuating the hardships that the characters endure. This is true not only for Bicycle Thieves, but for De Sica/Zavattini's other neorealist projects as well. The result is a poignant examination of human nature that prods at our own conscience while we are forced to ask ourselves how far we would be willing to lower ourselves to fulfill our own basic needs of survival. De Sica's films are usually devastatingly emotional and quite depressing, but always at their center is a deep and profound love for people and a (perhaps hopeless) wish for everything to work out okay for them. And always in some ways, there are small victories for the protagonists of his films, even if it wasn't the victory they were looking for. This Criterion edition of the film is fantastic. The print and transfer look better than I've ever seen it look, although the film does certainly show its age, with some scratches and lines showing up from time to time. The audio is fine.. the original mono Italian soundtrack appears to have been cleaned a bit as well, as there is minimal noise or hiss which allows the beautiful score to work its magic free of distractions. The second disc has promising special features, which I admit I haven't gotten around to viewing yet, and the package also comes with a 75 page booklet with numerous essays, both contemporary to the film and more modern, including writings by director Vittorio De Sica, screenwriter Cesare Zavattini, legendary film theorist Andre Bazin, and Sergio Leone, who as I learned from his essay, had a small cameo in the film. All in all, this Criterion release is among the best in their entire collection and is a necessary addition to any serious film lover's shelf. Review: Highly Enjoyable. Wait for a sale! - Bought this blindly based upon suggestions from Home Theater Forum members. I went into this film with high expectations. It did not disappoint. Very enjoyable film. I think what I most enjoyed about BICYCLE THIEVES was that nothing in this film seemed like it was being acted -- from the actors themselves to everything that was going on in the background. It was a great little story that brought out the hardships of being able to obtain a job during an era filled with poverty, and once employment is obtained, the grief of losing the most valued possession in your life. Most of the film is dominated with searching....whether it be for a bicycle or an old man. While the search becomes a tedious focal point of the film, it's interesting to watch the characters involved, particularly the lead character's son, Bruno. The Blu-ray transfer is immaculate, as you would expect from Criterion. The only flaws I see in the print are the scene transitions which look rough, but certainly not a problem to the point where it takes the viewer away from immersion of the story. A great film? No. Worthy of a purchase? Absolutely, if you can get it during a Criterion sale. I would have preferred to pay $20 for this instead of $28. Still, consider me to be a happy camper. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Enzo Staiola, Lamberto Maggiorani, Vittorio De Sica | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 261 Reviews | | Format | Subtitled, Widescreen | | Genre | Drama | | Language | English | | Runtime | 1 hour and 29 minutes | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Drama - **Format:** Subtitled, Widescreen - **Contributor:** Enzo Staiola, Lamberto Maggiorani, Vittorio De Sica - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 29 minutes ## Images ![Bicycle Thieves (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IrvYZrBBL.jpg) ![Bicycle Thieves (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CZpkr1PcL.jpg) ![Bicycle Thieves (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7118ZwSeOkL.jpg) ![Bicycle Thieves (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kgonorsuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterpiece for all ages, for all time *by A***S on May 29, 2015* Very high on my list of favorite films of all time, Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves packs an emotional punch every time I see it. As opposed to many neorealist films of the time (many of which I also greatly admire) which tended to focus on poverty as though it were an insurmountable force of nature, and which viewed the struggles of the poor working man through an almost morbidly romantic lens, De Sica and screenwriter Cesare Zavattini examine the same subject in a way that points the finger squarely at the individual and at society at large for creating and perpetuating the hardships that the characters endure. This is true not only for Bicycle Thieves, but for De Sica/Zavattini's other neorealist projects as well. The result is a poignant examination of human nature that prods at our own conscience while we are forced to ask ourselves how far we would be willing to lower ourselves to fulfill our own basic needs of survival. De Sica's films are usually devastatingly emotional and quite depressing, but always at their center is a deep and profound love for people and a (perhaps hopeless) wish for everything to work out okay for them. And always in some ways, there are small victories for the protagonists of his films, even if it wasn't the victory they were looking for. This Criterion edition of the film is fantastic. The print and transfer look better than I've ever seen it look, although the film does certainly show its age, with some scratches and lines showing up from time to time. The audio is fine.. the original mono Italian soundtrack appears to have been cleaned a bit as well, as there is minimal noise or hiss which allows the beautiful score to work its magic free of distractions. The second disc has promising special features, which I admit I haven't gotten around to viewing yet, and the package also comes with a 75 page booklet with numerous essays, both contemporary to the film and more modern, including writings by director Vittorio De Sica, screenwriter Cesare Zavattini, legendary film theorist Andre Bazin, and Sergio Leone, who as I learned from his essay, had a small cameo in the film. All in all, this Criterion release is among the best in their entire collection and is a necessary addition to any serious film lover's shelf. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Enjoyable. Wait for a sale! *by R***D on May 11, 2016* Bought this blindly based upon suggestions from Home Theater Forum members. I went into this film with high expectations. It did not disappoint. Very enjoyable film. I think what I most enjoyed about BICYCLE THIEVES was that nothing in this film seemed like it was being acted -- from the actors themselves to everything that was going on in the background. It was a great little story that brought out the hardships of being able to obtain a job during an era filled with poverty, and once employment is obtained, the grief of losing the most valued possession in your life. Most of the film is dominated with searching....whether it be for a bicycle or an old man. While the search becomes a tedious focal point of the film, it's interesting to watch the characters involved, particularly the lead character's son, Bruno. The Blu-ray transfer is immaculate, as you would expect from Criterion. The only flaws I see in the print are the scene transitions which look rough, but certainly not a problem to the point where it takes the viewer away from immersion of the story. A great film? No. Worthy of a purchase? Absolutely, if you can get it during a Criterion sale. I would have preferred to pay $20 for this instead of $28. Still, consider me to be a happy camper. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made movie but heartbreaking. *by J***G on September 30, 2024* The movie was made shortly after World War 2 finished. 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