Although criticisms of the films romanticization of the American Dream remain valid, Will Smiths 2006 biopic drama The Pursuit of Happyness takes on a different meaning when understood as an unofficial remake of Vittorio de Sicas classic, Bicycle Thieves. The films portrayal of poverty, its adherence to San Francisco history, and its focus on a father-son relationship all speak to the traditions of Italian Neorealism. This postwar film movement saw Italian filmmakers eschew studio standards for a visual aesthetic and life philosophy that better reflected Italy’s reality under economic duress. Smiths The Pursuit of Happyness speaks to similar themes.
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