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{it} '''''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoeshine_(film) Sciuscià]''''' / {en} '''''Shoeshine''''' (Italy, 1946), directed by Vittorio De Sica, starring Franco Interlenghi and Rinaldo Smordoni.
{it} '''''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoeshine_(film) Sciuscià]''''' / {en} '''''Shoeshine''''' (Italy, 1946), directed by Vittorio De Sica, starring Franco Interlenghi and Rinaldo Smordoni.


== Abstract ==
Two shoeshine boys in postwar Rome, Italy save up to buy a horse, but their involvement as dupes in a burglary lands them in juvenile prison; the experience take a devastating toll on their friendship.


Two shoeshine boys in postwar Rome, Italy save up to buy a horse, but their involvement as dupes in a burglary lands them in juvenile prison; the experience take a devastating toll on their friendship.
Two best friends find their bond tested by the trials of post-war Italy, street crime and prison in this neorealist classic from legendary director Vittorio De Sica (The Bicycle Thief). While shining shoes for a living and dreaming of buying a horse of their very own, young Giuseppe and Pasquale are confronted by harsh reality when they are embroiled in a smuggling ring, quickly learning that innocence and childish dreams can only last for so long in a world of turmoil.
 
<63 Best Films about Children and Childhood (IMDb)>




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[[Category:Oscar, Best International Film]]
[[Category:1946, Top Films]]
 
[[Category:1901 De Sica, Vittorio (actor, director) ITA]]
[[Category:1931 Interlenghi, Franco (actor) ITA]]
[[Category:1933 Smordoni, Rinaldo (actor) ITA]]
 
[[Category:Oscar, Best International Feature]]
 
[[Category:Maltin, Best Films]]


[[Category:Rome, Italy (film subject)]]
[[Category:Rome, Italy (film subject)]]
[[Category:Children (film subject)]]
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Latest revision as of 14:19, 26 July 2024

{it} Sciuscià / {en} Shoeshine (Italy, 1946), directed by Vittorio De Sica, starring Franco Interlenghi and Rinaldo Smordoni.

Two shoeshine boys in postwar Rome, Italy save up to buy a horse, but their involvement as dupes in a burglary lands them in juvenile prison; the experience take a devastating toll on their friendship.

Two best friends find their bond tested by the trials of post-war Italy, street crime and prison in this neorealist classic from legendary director Vittorio De Sica (The Bicycle Thief). While shining shoes for a living and dreaming of buying a horse of their very own, young Giuseppe and Pasquale are confronted by harsh reality when they are embroiled in a smuggling ring, quickly learning that innocence and childish dreams can only last for so long in a world of turmoil.

<63 Best Films about Children and Childhood (IMDb)>

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