Miracle in Milan

film by De Sica [1951]

Also known as: “Miracolo a Milano”

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Miracle in Milan (1951) is a film directed by Vittorio De Sica, a prominent figure in the Italian Neorealist movement. The film is described as a comic parable that explores the clash between the rich and the poor in Milan.1

Italian Neorealism, which flourished after World War II, aimed to depict the realities of the time, including social problems. Films in this movement often featured ordinary people in everyday situations, with a documentary-like style and on-location shooting. De Sica's directorial work, often in collaboration with Cesare Zavattini, is considered highly influential, with films like Shoeshine and The Bicycle Thief being masterpieces of the genre.231

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…film; Miracolo a Milano (1951; Miracle in Milan), a comic parable about the clash of rich and poor in Milan; and Umberto D. (1952), a tragedy about a lonely pensioner, his dog, and a young maid who takes pity upon them both. The performances of the largely amateur casts in…
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…film; Miracolo a Milano (1951; Miracle in Milan), a comic parable about the clash of rich and poor in Milan; and Umberto D. (1952), a tragedy about a lonely pensioner, his dog, and a young maid who takes pity upon them both. The performances of the largely amateur casts in…
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