Stories from the Chestnut Woods (2019)
In the mid-20th century, in a forested valley between Italy and Yugoslavia, a stingy widower befriends a young woman and helps her depart across the ocean to find there a better life. A chance encounter gives rise to a dreamy parable on loss, loneliness and the power of imagination.
Director: Gregor Božič
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: September 8, 2019
Cast
- Massimo De Francovich - Mario Salamant
- Ivana Roščić - Marta
- Giusi Merli - Dora
- Tomi Janežič - Dr. Toni
- Renzo Gariup - Germano (voice)
- Janez Škof - Silvan
- Anita Kravos - Cecilia
- Nataša Keser - Ema
- Paulo Coszach - Mirko
- Luisa Battistig - Dorina mama
Screenplay
Music: Hekla Magnúsdóttir, Jan Vysocky
Cinematography: Ferran Paredes
Editing: Gregor Božič, Giuseppe Leonetti
Production: Transmedia, Nosorogi
Country: Italy, Slovenia
Language: Italiano, Slovenščina
Original Language: sl
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood
Keywords
border, melancholy, woods, chestnut, memories
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stories from the Chestnut Woods about?
- In the mid-20th century, in a forested valley between Italy and Yugoslavia, a stingy widower befriends a young woman and helps her depart across the ocean to find there a better life. A chance encounter gives rise to a dreamy parable on loss, loneliness and the power of imagination.
- Who directed Stories from the Chestnut Woods?
- Stories from the Chestnut Woods was directed by Gregor Božič.
- Who stars in Stories from the Chestnut Woods?
- Stories from the Chestnut Woods stars Massimo De Francovich, Ivana Roščić, Giusi Merli, Tomi Janežič, Renzo Gariup, Janez Škof.
- How long is Stories from the Chestnut Woods?
- Stories from the Chestnut Woods has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Stories from the Chestnut Woods?
- Stories from the Chestnut Woods is a Drama, Fantasy, History film.
- Where was Stories from the Chestnut Woods produced?
- Stories from the Chestnut Woods was produced in Italy, Slovenia.
- What are the themes of Stories from the Chestnut Woods?
- The themes of Stories from the Chestnut Woods include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.