Bicycle Thieves

In contemporary Dhaka, a poverty-stricken rickshaw puller struggles to pay for his wife's medical treatment. His desperation grows when his bicycle, his only means of livelihood, is stolen. He embarks on a relentless search through the bustling city, encountering a variety of characters and facing increasingly challenging circumstances.

While not as globally acclaimed as its 1948 namesake, this 2013 Bangladeshi drama was recognized for its powerful portrayal of economic hardship and human resilience in a rapidly modernizing urban landscape. Critics appreciated its realistic depiction of the struggles faced by the working class.

• Praised for its realistic portrayal of poverty and the struggles of daily life.
• Noted for its sensitive handling of human emotions and the impact of economic disparity.
• Recognized for its atmospheric depiction of Dhaka's urban environment.

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Selected for competition at the 2013 Shanghai International Film Festival.

The film's title intentionally echoes Vittorio De Sica's 1948 masterpiece 'Bicycle Thieves,' drawing a thematic parallel between the desperation of post-war Italy and contemporary Bangladesh.