The Willow Tree
Der Weidenbaum
Synopsis
An elderly man lives a solitary and rhythmic life by a dilapidated mill near a river. His days are spent almost entirely in silence, fishing under the shade of a massive, ancient willow tree that seems as old and weathered as he is. One Sunday, while fishing, he witnesses a murder.
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- Director
- Sohrab Shahid-Saless
- Screenplay & Story
- Sohrab Shahid-Saless
- Original Title
- Der Weidenbaum
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Radio Bremen, Slovenská filmová tvorba
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Sohrab Shahid-Saless
Sohrab Shahid-Saless
Ramin Reza Molai
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Sohrab Shahid-Saless
Director
Ramin Reza Molai
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Sohrab Shahid-Saless
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What is The Willow Tree about?
An elderly man lives a solitary and rhythmic life by a dilapidated mill near a river. His days are spent almost entirely in silence, fishing under the shade of a massive, ancient willow tree that seems as old and weathered as he is. One Sunday, while fishing, he witnesses a murder.
Who directed The Willow Tree?
The Willow Tree was directed by Sohrab Shahid-Saless.
Who stars in The Willow Tree?
The principal cast of The Willow Tree includes Josef A. Stehlík, Peter Staník, Milan Drotár, Marián Sotník, Vladimír Zimmer.
When was The Willow Tree released and how long is it?
The Willow Tree was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.