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South Korea · Film
K-Cinema: Love in the Big City(Film Screening & Author Talk)
6:00 PM · Korean Cultural Center, Washington D.C.
Italian Neorealism Film Series: Bicycle Thieves was a free film event hosted by the Embassy of Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C. It took place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Italian Cultural Institute. Admission was free. Nearest Metro: 9-min walk from Foggy Bottom–GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver).
Join the Italian Cultural Institute for a screening of "Bicycle Thieves," Vittorio De Sica's acclaimed 1948 film that stands as one of the greatest achievements of Italian neorealism. This cinematic masterpiece tells the story of a working-class father searching for his stolen bicycle in post-war Rome, capturing the social struggles and human dignity of the era with remarkable authenticity.
The evening features an introduction by a Georgetown University professor of Italian cinema, providing valuable context about the film's historical significance and its place within the neorealist movement that emerged from Italy after World War II.
The screening takes place at the Italian Cultural Institute on Park Avenue NW. Admission is free, making this an accessible opportunity to experience one of world cinema's most influential works in an intimate cultural setting.
Italian Cultural Institute
686 Park Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
9-min walk from Foggy Bottom–GWU · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)
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6:00 PM · Korean Cultural Center, Washington D.C.
6:00 PM · Korean Cultural Center, Washington D.C.
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