Padre Padrone
(1977)
Overview
The true story of the life of Gavino Ledda, the son of a Sardinian shepherd, and how he managed to escape his harsh, almost barbaric existence by slowly educating himself, despite violent opposition from his brutal father.
Directors
Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani
Writers
Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani
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Omero Antonutti
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CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10May 17, 2024
Based on the true story of author Gavino Ledda, we follow his life growing up on a Sicilian farm where he is subjected to the brutal realism of his father. It all begins when he is taken out of school at a very young age because dad (Omero Antonutti) needs him to tend the sheep and keep them safe from snakes, wolves and bandits! He's barely two foot tall at this stage. This is the template for much of the rest of his childhood as his education is… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
IT
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