De Sica Quotes & Sayings

Bicycle Thief is a triumphant discovery of the fundamentals of cinema, and De Sica has openly acknowledged his debt to Chaplin. — Satyajit Ray

Vittorio De Sica famously made 'Bicycle Thieves'; that's the film of his everybody knows. — Beeban Kidron

I liked Vittorio De Sica a lot, and I got to work with him once in a segment movie. He was a great director. He was a very charismatic character and a guy I watched a lot when he was directing. — Clint Eastwood

Art has to be severe. It cannot be commercial. It cannot be for the producer or even for the public. It has to be for oneself. — Vittorio De Sica

Moral indignation in most cases is, 2% moral, 48% indignation, and 50% envy. — Vittorio De Sica

The film that changed my life is a 1951 film by Vittorio De Sica, 'Miracle in Milan.' It's a remarkable comment on slums, poverty and aspiration. — Beeban Kidron

There is no crisis in cinema. There are negative periods. There are times when some films are received well and others aren't. The past teaches us that some films were received badly, while others go sailing on. — Vittorio De Sica

I've lost all my money on these films. They are not commercial. But I'm glad to lose it this way. To have for a souvenir of my life pictures like Umberto D. and The Bicycle Thief. — Vittorio De Sica