thumb|Italian neorealist movie Bicycle Thieves (1948) by Vittorio De Sica, considered part of the canon of classic cinema In 1943, Ossessione was screened in Italy, marking the beginning of Italian neorealism. Major films of this type during the 1940s included Bicycle Thieves, Rome, Open City, and La Terra Trema. In 1952 Umberto D was released, usually considered the last film of this type.
thumb|Italian neorealist movie Bicycle Thieves (1948) by Vittorio De Sica considered part of the canon of classic cinema In 1943 Ossessione was screened in Italy marking the beginning of Italian neorealism Major films of this type during the 1940s included Bicycle Thieves Rome Open City and La Terra Trema In 1952 Umberto D was released usually considered the last film of this type