The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1978) Netflix
Ermanno Olmi’s Palme d’Or–winning film is a restrained, almost documentary-like portrait of peasant life in late 19th-century Lombardy. It follows four tenant-farming families as they endure hard labor, poverty and the small acts of faith, charity and community that sustain them. The story pays particular attention to a bright, sensitive boy whose worn shoes become a pivotal hardship, forcing his family to choose between work and schooling. With careful period detail, a solemn tone and spare music that underscores its humanity, the film is a landmark of neorealist cinema that honors the dignity of rural lives.
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Actors: Luigi Ornaghi, Francesca Moriggi, Omar Brignoli
Director: Ermanno Olmi
Genres: Drama, Drama, Drama
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