city versus countryside

His neorealist films like 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'Umberto D.' capture the stark contrast between urban poverty and rural simplicity in post-war Italy.

His films, particularly 'The New World' and 'A Hidden Life,' explore the tension between civilization and nature, urban corruption and rural authenticity.

Films like 'Still Walking' and 'Shoplifters' examine how urban migration disrupts rural family traditions and community bonds.