"A masterpiece! One of the major pieces of work in Spanish cinema to date.
A spirited and aggressive film, which defies the bourgeoisie of the time and offers a devastating portrait of Spain under the Franco regime."

Miguel Ángel Palomo

EL PAÍS

"A creation that is essential for lovers of film.

Films of this calibre show us the quality of our cinema. It can clearly compete with international cinema of any time. A skilfully schemed story with parallel plots and well defined characters. Of course, the quality of the actors makes the difference. A fantastic film."

Tito Chinchan

MUCHOCINE.NET

"In 1955 Bardem achieved his masterpiece, Death of a Cyclist. A huge thriller of overriding strength. It is reminiscent of Dostoevsky and his cardinal Crime and Punishment.

A splendid film starring Alberto Closas and Lucia Bose, a couple who share evident chemistry."

E. Colmena

CRITICALIA

*****

"(...) existential egotism is the main subject explored in this film which is equipped with impeccable aesthetics and narration. A magnificent use of montage with superb performances.

(...)Death of a Cyclist is the reason this film-maker from Madrid deserves to be considered as one the greatest directors in Spanish cinema."

EL CRITICÓN

"Maintaining an intense level of suspense, director Juan Antonio Bardem examines not only the burden of guilt, but also a Spanish society of disturbing schisms where people (...) operate above the law, in a bubble of wealth and privilege, while far below people (...) struggle to survive. These themes are further articulated in a haunting musical score by Isidro B. Maiztegui.

(...) Highly influenced in tone and style by Italian neorealism, Bardem helped bring Spanish cinema to international prominence with his socially conscious and stylish films."

Felicia Feaster

TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES

"Ironically, Juan Antonio Bardem (1922-2002) might be better known today as the uncle of actor Javier Bardem than as the master of sound and image that he is (...) Death of a Cyclist transpose the ugliness of power relations in a repressive society to the spheres of sex and gossip."

Jonathan Rosenbaum

CHICAGO READER