Il ferroviere

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Audience Member A fine example of Italian neorealism. Filmed in the mid-1950s, the film is clearly more optimistic than Bicycle Thieves, which depicts all the horrors of the early postwar years. One might read a synopsis that this is the story of a train driver who is deeply distressed after witnessing an accident—a young man throwing himself under the wheels of his train. In fact, this is just one episode in the film. As is the case with almost all great films, it's about life in general. In this case, we are shown several years in the life of the train driver Marcocci family, where one of the main characters is his youngest son, Sandrino, who appears to be about 10 years old. His expressive face, coupled with the fact that we also hear his thoughts in a voiceover, makes the film deeply moving and poignant. Italian neorealism is a gem in the history of cinema. The films look so realistic and deep that you even forget that these are professional actors playing their roles. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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