TUTTI DE SICA
Filmmaker & Actor

The trunk of memories belonging to his children, Emi, Manuel, and Christian De Sica, opens to reveal a collection of unique images, on-and-off-set photos, cult objects, and personal effects, now on display in the newly renovated exhibition space at Galleria Modernissimo. This exhibition, produced by the Cineteca di Bologna, honours the life and art of a true innovator, Vittorio De Sica. It features twenty original posters, around 400 photographs, videos, costumes, personal documents, the Oscars that crowned his films, and even the most famous bicycle in Italian cinema.

The collection tells the story of De Sica not just as a director and actor, but as a singer, showman, and private individual. The journey begins with his early success in Mario Mattoli’s Za Bum show business, followed by his rise to fame through his recordings. It traces his transition from theatre to cinema in the 1930s and explores his establishment as the father of Italian neo-realism in the 1940s with masterpieces such as Sciuscià, Ladri di biciclette, Miracolo a Milano, and Umberto D.

The exhibition also delves into his relationship with politics, particularly his ties to Andreotti in postwar Italy during the 1950s. It highlights his collaborations with Cesare Zavattini and Sophia Loren, weaving through his life and career, and culminates with a reflection on De Sica’s profound artistic legacy.

The Tutti De Sica exhibition is promoted by the Cineteca di Bologna with the institutional support of the Municipality of Bologna, the Emilia-Romagna Region and the Ministry of Culture. The main sponsor is Gruppo Hera, the sponsor is BPER. The official train provider is Frecciarossa. In collaboration with: Legacoop, TPER, Trenitalia TPER. Concept: LTM&partners.