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The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1979)

Movie"When the family of man was still—a family."
Audience Score
76
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NR 3 hr 7 minJun 1st, 1979Drama
On a northern Italian farm, Batistì and his wife decide to send their son Minec to school, sacrificing his help in the fields but hoping to break the cycle of poverty in the family. But when Minec’s shoe breaks while walking for miles, Batisti puts the family’s future at risk to replace the clog.
StarringLuigi OrnaghiFrancesca MoriggiOmar Brignoli
DirectorErmanno Olmi
WriterErmanno Olmi

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 1st, 1979
Original Language:Italian
Production Companies:Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico, RAI
Movie Tags:
parent child relationshipschoolmoneyvillagedancingwinterfarmdramaticnostalgic1900s