2026 Italian Film Series - Sciuscià (Shoeshine) at the Norris Community Center

Sciuscià (Shoeshine) 1946 Drama 91 minutes

An outstanding example of classic Italian Neorealism and an Academy Award winner, Shoeshine is directed by Vittorio De Sica. This riveting drama depicts the impoverished life of children on the streets in post WWII Rome through the lives of two young friends. Trying to earn enough money to buy a horse, they are duped and end up in juvenile prison. This intense drama will have you on the edge of your seats and is not to be missed.

Winner of Academy Award for Best International Film, 1948

Films begin at 6:45 p.m. at the Norris Center

755 8th Ave. South, Naples, FL (The corner of 8th Avenue South and 8th Street South)

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