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Ermanno Olmi: The Roots of the Tree

1981-05-03 · 52 min · Not rated

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Documentary about Italian film director Ermanno Olmi, with emphasis on "The Tree of Wooden Clogs".

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Directors
Geoff Dunlop
Production companies
LWT
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United Kingdom
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Ermanno OlmiErmanno OlmiInterviewee
Melvyn BraggMelvyn BraggPresenter

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