Movies
The Tree of Wooden Clogs
- August 28, 1978
- 187 min.
- Documentary
- Italy
Italy
On a northern Italian farm, Batistì and his wife decide to send their son Minec to school, sacrificing his help in the fields but hoping to break the cycle of poverty in the family. But when Minec’s shoe breaks while walking for miles, Batisti puts the family’s future at risk to replace the clog.
Original title: L'albero degli zoccoli
3
nominations
100%
winning rate
3
wins
British Academy Film Awards #33 - 1980
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Documentary Feature Film | Ermanno Olmi | Winner |
Cannes Film Festival #31 - 1978
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Palme d'Or [Main Competition] | Ermanno Olmi | Winner |
| Best Picture [Prize of the Ecumenical Jury] | Ermanno Olmi | Winner |
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