Rootless Tree (1974)

Rootless Tree (1974) poster

Having remained alone in his village house, old Gatyo must move in with his son and daughter-in-law in their flat in the city. They receive him with great understanding and sympathy but cannot find the key to his heart. Torn out of his natural environment and left bewilderingly rootless, this good man cannot adapt himself to the urban way of life. He does not like the mayonnaise he is offered, does not know how to use the lift. The people hurrying in the streets seem to him indifferent, and some even sly and deceitful. He sees the city as a place full of hostile people and inanimate objects. He badly misses the warm human touch of his village. Death is the only possible solution to the tragic conflict of this peasant, crucified between the archaic and the modern, and unable to adapt to the urban lifestyle.

Director: Christo Christov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Krasimir Kyurkchiyski
Cinematography: Atanas Tasev
Production: Bulgaria Film, Boyana Film
Country: Bulgaria
Language: български език
Original Language: bg

Keywords

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More Films by Director: Christo Christov
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rootless Tree about?
Having remained alone in his village house, old Gatyo must move in with his son and daughter-in-law in their flat in the city. They receive him with great understanding and sympathy but cannot find the key to his heart. Torn out of his natural environment and left bewilderingly rootless, this good man cannot adapt himself to the urban way of life. He does not like the mayonnaise he is offered, does not know how to use the lift. The people hurrying in the streets seem to him indifferent, and some even sly and deceitful. He sees the city as a place full of hostile people and inanimate objects. He badly misses the warm human touch of his village. Death is the only possible solution to the tragic conflict of this peasant, crucified between the archaic and the modern, and unable to adapt to the urban lifestyle.
Who directed Rootless Tree?
Rootless Tree was directed by Christo Christov.
Who stars in Rootless Tree?
Rootless Tree stars Nikola Dadov, Nevena Kokanova, Marin Yanev, Pavel Popandov, Nikolay Kedev, Sasho Simov.
How long is Rootless Tree?
Rootless Tree has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Rootless Tree?
Rootless Tree is a Drama film.
Where was Rootless Tree produced?
Rootless Tree was produced in Bulgaria.