The Felling of the Forest (1963)

The Felling of the Forest (1963) poster

In the forested slopes surrounding the rural Tuscan village of Tirli, a group of lumberjacks work long hours felling trees in the hopes of making an ample profit. Amongst them, a recently widowed father struggles to overcome the pain of his wife’s death, whilst juggling the fresh financial pressures of raising two motherless children.

Director: Vittorio Cottafavi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 56 min
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Production: RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

based on novel or book, somber

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Felling of the Forest about?
In the forested slopes surrounding the rural Tuscan village of Tirli, a group of lumberjacks work long hours felling trees in the hopes of making an ample profit. Amongst them, a recently widowed father struggles to overcome the pain of his wife’s death, whilst juggling the fresh financial pressures of raising two motherless children.
Who directed The Felling of the Forest?
The Felling of the Forest was directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.
Who stars in The Felling of the Forest?
The Felling of the Forest stars Gian Maria Volonté.
How long is The Felling of the Forest?
The Felling of the Forest has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is The Felling of the Forest?
The Felling of the Forest is a Drama film.
Where was The Felling of the Forest produced?
The Felling of the Forest was produced in Italy.