The Tree of Wooden Clogs

Name: The Tree of Wooden Clogs
Genre: Drama
Released: 28 Aug 1978
Rating: 7.60
Cast: Luigi Ornaghi, Francesca Moriggi, Omar Brignoli, Antonio Ferrari, Teresa Brescianini

When the family of man was still—a family. 1978-08-28 Italy 187 minutes.

7.60 220 votes

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Overview

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.

Year 1978

Studio Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico, RAI

Director Ermanno Olmi

Crew Ermanno Olmi (Writer), Ermanno Olmi (Director), Ermanno Olmi (Editor), Enrico Tovaglieri (Production Design), Franco Gambarana (Set Decoration), Francesca Zucchelli (Costume Design)

Popularity 2

Language Italiano