The Tree of Wooden Clogs
“When the family of man was still—a family.”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| France | Netflix, Sooner, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About The Tree of Wooden Clogs
The Tree of Wooden Clogs is a 1978 Italian-language drama film directed by Ermanno Olmi. The cast is led by Luigi Ornaghi, Francesca Moriggi, Omar Brignoli. It has a runtime of 3h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Tree of Wooden Clogs was produced by Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico and RAI and made in Italy. It was released on September 21, 1978, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ermanno Olmi
- Writers
- Ermanno Olmi
- Release date
- September 21, 1978
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico, RAI
The Tree of Wooden Clogs cast & crew
The Tree of Wooden Clogs was directed by Ermanno Olmi and written by Ermanno Olmi.
The cast features Luigi Ornaghi as Batistì, Francesca Moriggi as Batistina, Omar Brignoli as Minec, Antonio Ferrari as Tuni, Teresa Brescianini as Widow Runk, and Giuseppe Brignoli as Anselmo.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ermanno Olmi.
Is The Tree of Wooden Clogs worth watching?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 243 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 7m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, The Tree of Wooden Clogs is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Tree of Wooden Clogs
Luigi Ornaghi
Batistì
Francesca Moriggi
Batistina
Omar Brignoli
Minec
Antonio Ferrari
Tuni
Teresa Brescianini
Widow Runk
Giuseppe Brignoli
Anselmo
Carlo Rota
Peppino
Pasqualina Brolis
Teresina
Massimo Fratus
Pierino
Francesca Villa
Annetta
Maria Grazia Caroli
Bettina
Battista Trevaini
Il Finard
The Tree of Wooden Clogs — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tree of Wooden Clogs in United States?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Tree of Wooden Clogs in?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs runs 3 hours 7 minutes (187 minutes).
▸What is The Tree of Wooden Clogs rated?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 243 ratings.
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