The role of father; The Bicycle Thief, Life is Beautiful and Father of the Bride

He is some one that seems larger than life, someone who is there for advice and support, someone with a sense of authority and superiority, he is a father. The family has been long used as a foundation for many films. Themes such as happiness, tragedy, love and friendships can be portrayed through the family. The father is an important role within the family unit, normally the provider, the head of the household or the …

…North American family is apparent. The idea that both male and female children are important, the daughter is the one to be taken under the wing of her father to be cared for and shielded. "Daddy's little girl" is an expression that sums up the relationship in the film. George's protective nature is seen in his interview style approach of his daughters fiancé as well as his saving of her relationship after a fall out.