The Tree of Wooden Clogs
1978, Italian. Directed by Ermanno Olmi.
When the family of man was still—a family.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 21 September 1978
- Original title
- L'albero degli zoccoli
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Ermanno Olmi
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The Tree of Wooden Clogs: quick answers
Is The Tree of Wooden Clogs worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 243 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs runs 187 minutes (3h 7m).
Does The Tree of Wooden Clogs have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tree of Wooden Clogs. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tree of Wooden Clogs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tree of Wooden Clogs on?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
If you liked The Tree of Wooden Clogs, try Happy as Lazzaro, The Piano Lesson, Fences.
Who directed The Tree of Wooden Clogs?
The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1978) was directed by Ermanno Olmi and stars Luigi Ornaghi, Francesca Moriggi, Omar Brignoli.