The Tree of Wooden Clogs
L'albero degli zoccoli
“When the family of man was still—a family.”
Synopsis
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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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Giuseppina Langalelli
La Moglie Finarda
Lorenzo Pedroni
Il Nonno Finard
Felice Cervi
Uslì
Pierangelo Bertoli
Secondo
Brunella Migliaccio
Olga
Giacomo Cavalleri
Brena
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 10, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ermanno Olmi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ermanno Olmi
- Original Title
- L'albero degli zoccoli
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 7m
- Production Studios
- Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ermanno Olmi
Ermanno Olmi
Ermanno Olmi
Ermanno Olmi
Department Leadership Roster
Ermanno Olmi
Director
Ermanno Olmi
Writer
Ermanno Olmi
Editor
Enrico Tovaglieri
Production Design
Francesca Zucchelli
Costume Design
Ermanno Olmi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tree of Wooden Clogs
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What is The Tree of Wooden Clogs about?
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.
Who directed The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
Who stars in The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
The principal cast of The Tree of Wooden Clogs includes Luigi Ornaghi, Francesca Moriggi, Omar Brignoli, Antonio Ferrari, Teresa Brescianini.
When was The Tree of Wooden Clogs released and how long is it?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 3h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).