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L'albero degli zoccoli (1978)
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Ermanno Olmi (written by)
Release Date:
1 June 1979 (USA)
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The life inside a farm in Italy at the beginning of the century. Many poor country families live there...
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Peasant life of religion & superstitions: beautiful & sympathetic historical view
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 |
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186 min
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Color (Gevacolor)
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Continuity: When the children are making music with pots and pans, the 'instruments' of the little girl are switching from one hand to the other when the camera looks at her from the other side.
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This is a really beautiful film. I am neither Italian, nor Catholic (nor even religious at all in the usual sense) but found this to be wonderful and involving. (I know Italy, and love it, though.) Taking place in around the turn of the previous century, the simple life of farming tenants on a lord's estate is portrayed with great charm and simple respect. You get a fascinating look at what to us now of course seems a backward combination of ancient religious myths and medieval magic, all believed in the hope of a better life in what is a difficult existence. Yet there is a hint of the modern world to come in the distant shouts and arrests of political activists glimpsed to the side, who are advocating a more fair economy, and less dependence on outmoded beliefs. The warm and dignified life of the loving families is quite believable, and no need to judge the comforts they cling to. In terms of length an pacing, it takes its time, it is true, but it is really worth it. A sort of living demonstration of the enduring human spirit, and the passing of time and history---even as old ways are dimly remembered and treasured for their sentiment.