The Felling of the Forest (1963)
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
Release Date: September 18, 1963
Cast
- Gian Maria Volonté - Guglielmo
Screenplay
- Giuseppe Lazzari (Screenplay)
- Carlo Cassola
- Marcello Fondato (Screenplay)
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.