We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism (2013)
This short film tells the story of the most important cinema trend that Italy has ever produced - Neo Realism. Born after the Second World War, this veritable cultural revolution rapidly became a boundless source of inspiration for movie-makers throughout the entire world. Even today it influences those wanting to produce quality movies characterized and identified as Italian products able to be exported as well. It is precisely one of the masters of this unique current rich in different personalities who introduces the story - Carlo Lizzani - whose 'lesson' reconstructs the birth and development of Neorealism in Italy. It combined innovative movie techniques with a new view based on a 'true' interpretation of reality. Due to its high cultural value, this short film was given the highest reknown of the Presidency of the Republic of Italy.
Cast
- Bernardo Bertolucci - Self
- Gabriel García Márquez - Self
- Vittorio Taviani - Self
- Paolo Taviani - Self
- Umberto Eco - Self
- Carlo Lizzani - Narrator / Self
Screenplay
Keywords
neorealism
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism about?
- This short film tells the story of the most important cinema trend that Italy has ever produced - Neo Realism. Born after the Second World War, this veritable cultural revolution rapidly became a boundless source of inspiration for movie-makers throughout the entire world. Even today it influences those wanting to produce quality movies characterized and identified as Italian products able to be exported as well. It is precisely one of the masters of this unique current rich in different personalities who introduces the story - Carlo Lizzani - whose 'lesson' reconstructs the birth and development of Neorealism in Italy. It combined innovative movie techniques with a new view based on a 'true' interpretation of reality. Due to its high cultural value, this short film was given the highest reknown of the Presidency of the Republic of Italy.
- Who directed We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism?
- We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism was directed by Gianni Bozzacchi.
- Who stars in We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism?
- We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism stars Bernardo Bertolucci, Gabriel García Márquez, Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani, Umberto Eco, Carlo Lizzani.
- How long is We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism?
- We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism?
- We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism is a Documentary film.
- Where was We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism produced?
- We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism was produced in Italy.