Shoeshine

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I saw a thought-provoking movie some time ago and I strongly believe that it's worth seeing. Its original title Scuscià refers to the Italian pronunciation of the English word shoeshine.

It was directed in 1946 by well-known director - Vittorio De Sica and it is considered one of the masterpiece of Italian neorealism. 

The film's plot concerns two boys who are friends. Giuseppe and Pasquale have a dream. They want to buy a horse. However, their situation is proving so difficult, because their only income comes from shining shoes in the streets of Rome. At a certain point, they get involve in a burglary and they end up in juvenile prison. This experience affects their whole life and their friendship.

What moves me most in this movie is the clearly visible difference between two approaches to life. Children are innocent and just want to realize their dreams in a transparent and fair manner, while adults are connected to other values - dishonesty and scams. 

The movies made at the time of  Italian neorealism present the everyday life after World War II, so the spectator can see poverty, moral approach to life, which sometimes is full of desperation.

So if you want to see something thought provoking, it certainly is a movie for you. :)