The Wide Oak


1h 34m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Set in Rome and the Lazio countryside during the final years of World War II, the film follows a doctor, Vincenzo, and his wife, Maria, as they leave the city for the sake of their three children. Happy to be with their grandfather, the children do not view the war as threatening and are fascinated

Film Details

Also Known As
Grande Quercia, La, Wide Oak, Wild Oak, The
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1996
Production Company
General Movies
Location
Italy

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

Synopsis

Set in Rome and the Lazio countryside during the final years of World War II, the film follows a doctor, Vincenzo, and his wife, Maria, as they leave the city for the sake of their three children. Happy to be with their grandfather, the children do not view the war as threatening and are fascinated when three Italian soldiers set up camp nearby. Slowly they learn that their grandfather has been supporting fugitives hidden in the local church and they begin to understand the real threat of war. The tension increases as the Italian army surrenders only to be replaced by the Germans.

Film Details

Also Known As
Grande Quercia, La, Wide Oak, Wild Oak, The
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1996
Production Company
General Movies
Location
Italy

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Films In Panorama) February 13-24, 1997.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival October 9-19, 1997.

Shown at the Cannes Film Festival (market) May 7-19, 1997.

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