Shoeshine
film by De Sica [1946]
Also known as: “Sciuscià”
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Shoeshine (1946) is an Italian Neorealist film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The film is an account of the tragic lives of two children during the American occupation of Italy. It is considered a masterpiece of the Neorealist genre, which sought to depict the realities of post-war Italy with a focus on everyday life and social issues. The film features largely amateur actors and was shot on location, characteristic of the Neorealist movement's documentary style.123
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