The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1978)
Original title: L'albero degli zoccoli
The Tree of Wooden Clogs is a 1978 Italian-language drama movie directed by Ermanno Olmi, with a running time of 3h 7m. It stars Luigi Ornaghi, Francesca Moriggi and Omar Brignoli.
On a turn-of-the-20th-century northern Italian farm, a group of sharecroppers eke out a threadbare existence. A priest advises Batisti and his wife Batistina that their young son Minec should be formally educated, so they sacrifice his help in the fields and send him to school. When Minec's wooden shoe breaks one day, Batisti--in an act of desperation--puts the family's future at risk to replace the clog.
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What is The Tree of Wooden Clogs about?
On a turn-of-the-20th-century northern Italian farm, a group of sharecroppers eke out a threadbare existence. A priest advises Batisti and his wife Batistina that their young son Minec should be formally educated, so they sacrifice his help in the fields and send him to school. When Minec's wooden shoe breaks one day, Batisti--in an act of desperation--puts the family's future at risk to replace the clog.
When was The Tree of Wooden Clogs released?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs was released on 28 August 1978.
How long is The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs runs 3h 7m.
Who made The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
Where can I watch The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Tree of Wooden Clogs
Stream: Criterion Channel
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Cast
- Luigi Ornaghi as Batistì
- Francesca Moriggi as Batistina
- Omar Brignoli as Minec
- Antonio Ferrari as Tuni
- Teresa Brescianini as Widow Runk
- Giuseppe Brignoli as Anselmo
- Carlo Rota as Peppino
- Pasqualina Brolis as Teresina
- Massimo Fratus as Pierino
- Francesca Villa as Annetta
- Maria Grazia Caroli as Bettina
- Battista Trevaini as Il Finard