Stories from the Chestnut Woods
Zgodbe iz kostanjevih gozdov
Synopsis
In the mid-20th century, in a forested valley between Italy and Yugoslavia, a stingy widower befriends a young woman and helps her depart across the ocean to find there a better life. A chance encounter gives rise to a dreamy parable on loss, loneliness and the power of imagination.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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STORIES FROM THE CHESTNUT WOODS Trailer | TIFF 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-29
Top Cast
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Massimo De Francovich
Mario Salamant
Ivana Roščić
Marta
Giusi Merli
Dora
Tomi Janežič
Dr. Toni
Renzo Gariup
Germano (voice)
Janez Škof
Silvan
Anita Kravos
Cecilia
Nataša Keser
Ema
Paulo Coszach
Mirko
Luisa Battistig
Dorina mama
Gorazd Božič
Glazbenik
Marko Brecelj
Kralj
Dora Ciccone
Marta, mlajša
Norina Ester Ciccone
Starka
Miha Debenjak
Glazbenik
Adriano Gariup
Travel Dealer
Marko Kaličanin Celinšek
Ivan, mlajši
Goran Kaličanin
Dorin oče
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregor Božič
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregor Božič, Marina Gumzi
- Original Score
- Hekla Magnúsdóttir, Jan Vysocky
- Original Title
- Zgodbe iz kostanjevih gozdov
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Slovenia
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Slovenian
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Transmedia, Nosorogi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregor Božič
Gregor Božič, Marina Gumzi
Hekla Magnúsdóttir, Jan Vysocky
Ferran Paredes
Giuseppe Leonetti, Gregor Božič, Benjamin Mirguet
Marina Gumzi
Department Leadership Roster
Gregor Božič
Writer
Marina Gumzi
Writer
Gregor Božič
Director
Giuseppe Leonetti
Editor
Gregor Božič
Editor
Ferran Paredes
Director of Photography
Benjamin Mirguet
Editor
Marina Gumzi
Producer
Giovanna Cirianni
Production Design
Katharina Jockwer
Costume Design
Mateja Fajt
Costume Design
Hekla Magnúsdóttir
Original Music Composer
Jan Vysocky
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stories from the Chestnut Woods
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What is Stories from the Chestnut Woods about?
In the mid-20th century, in a forested valley between Italy and Yugoslavia, a stingy widower befriends a young woman and helps her depart across the ocean to find there a better life. A chance encounter gives rise to a dreamy parable on loss, loneliness and the power of imagination.
Who directed Stories from the Chestnut Woods?
Stories from the Chestnut Woods was directed by Gregor Božič.
Who stars in Stories from the Chestnut Woods?
The principal cast of Stories from the Chestnut Woods includes Massimo De Francovich, Ivana Roščić, Giusi Merli, Tomi Janežič, Renzo Gariup.
When was Stories from the Chestnut Woods released and how long is it?
Stories from the Chestnut Woods was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Stories from the Chestnut Woods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stories from the Chestnut Woods was composed by Hekla Magnúsdóttir, Jan Vysocky.