The Tree of Wooden Clogs
Ermanno Olmi's heartfelt look at peasant life in Lombardy, Italy at the turn of the century won the Golden Palm Award at Cannes. The story involves the various generations of four families who work as sharecroppers on an estate. Filled with moving moments and fascinating acting from non-professionals.
Year: 1978
Genre: Foreign Language Films, Italian Cinema, Cannes - Palme d'Or, Best of the 1970s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: Italy
Director: Ermanno Olmi
Starring: Luigi Ornaghi, Francesca Moriggi, Omar Brignoll, Antonio Ferrari
Duration: 179 Minutes
Rating: PG
Subtitles: Yes
8/10
Location in store: Foreign (Italy)
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