Echo in the Village (1961)

Pietro is a thirteen-year-old shepherd boy who lives in the sixties in Cappadocia, an isolated village in the mountains of Abruzzo where life has kept the same rhythms as always. His uncle emigrated to Venezuela and has promised him that he will send him the necessary documents so that he too can emigrate. Meanwhile Pietro wants to learn English and his grandfather, who wants to help him realize his dream, discovers in the newspaper how Pietro can study a foreign language even without a teacher. But not all the inhabitants of the country are so open to the future...

Director: George Solomos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
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Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Echo in the Village about?
Pietro is a thirteen-year-old shepherd boy who lives in the sixties in Cappadocia, an isolated village in the mountains of Abruzzo where life has kept the same rhythms as always. His uncle emigrated to Venezuela and has promised him that he will send him the necessary documents so that he too can emigrate. Meanwhile Pietro wants to learn English and his grandfather, who wants to help him realize his dream, discovers in the newspaper how Pietro can study a foreign language even without a teacher. But not all the inhabitants of the country are so open to the future...
Who directed Echo in the Village?
Echo in the Village was directed by George Solomos.
Who stars in Echo in the Village?
Echo in the Village stars Pietro Santarelli.
How long is Echo in the Village?
Echo in the Village has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Echo in the Village?
Echo in the Village is a Drama film.