Wild Growth (1963)
Slovenian countryside in the 18th century. The future lord of the manor, Ožbej, falls in love with the new maid, Meta. His family, however, is opposed to the match and successfully plots to keep the young couple apart. Although Meta must endure scorn and degradation at the hands of the villagers, Ožbej still cannot tear himself away from her. Five children are born of their union, all of whom are looked upon as bastards by the manor folk. Although driven by desperation to return to the manor, Ožbej still harbours the hope that he will one day be able to live together with his love. Can he survive without the woman he loves and without his children? Will he be able to survive at all?
Director: Igor Pretnar
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: July 12, 1963
Cast
- Majda Potokar - Meta
- Rudi Kosmač - Ožbej
- Vladimir Skrbinšek - Karničnik
- Vida Juvan - Hudabivnica
- Lojze Rozman - Volbenk
- Stane Sever - Župnik
- Sava Severova
- Jože Zupan
- Aleksander Valič
- Milan Brežigar
Screenplay
- Vojko Duletič
- Prežihov Voranc (Story)
Music: Bojan Adamič
Cinematography: Mile de Gleria
Editing: Milka Badjura
Production: Triglav film
Country: Yugoslavia
Language: Slovenščina
Original Language: sl
Keywords
roman catholic church, medieval, unhappy couple
More Films by Director: Igor Pretnar
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wild Growth about?
- Slovenian countryside in the 18th century. The future lord of the manor, Ožbej, falls in love with the new maid, Meta. His family, however, is opposed to the match and successfully plots to keep the young couple apart. Although Meta must endure scorn and degradation at the hands of the villagers, Ožbej still cannot tear himself away from her. Five children are born of their union, all of whom are looked upon as bastards by the manor folk. Although driven by desperation to return to the manor, Ožbej still harbours the hope that he will one day be able to live together with his love. Can he survive without the woman he loves and without his children? Will he be able to survive at all?
- Who directed Wild Growth?
- Wild Growth was directed by Igor Pretnar.
- Who stars in Wild Growth?
- Wild Growth stars Majda Potokar, Rudi Kosmač, Vladimir Skrbinšek, Vida Juvan, Lojze Rozman, Stane Sever.
- How long is Wild Growth?
- Wild Growth has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Wild Growth?
- Wild Growth is a Drama film.
- Where was Wild Growth produced?
- Wild Growth was produced in Yugoslavia.