Drama · Italy · 1977 · 1h 54m

Padre Padrone

Padre padrone

Padre Padrone poster
Director
Vittorio TavianiPaolo Taviani
Cast
Omero Antonutti as Padre Saverio Marconi as Gavino Marcella Michelangeli as Madre Fabrizio Forte as Young Gavino Marino Cenna as Young shepherd Stanko Molnar as Sebastiano
Crew
Mario Masini — Director of Photography Roberto Perpignani — Editor Egisto Macchi — Original Music Composer Paolo Taviani — Writer Vittorio Taviani — Writer Giuliani G. De Negri — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Padre Padrone — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
shepherdsheepilliteracyabusive fatheraccordionsardinia, italybiographybestiality
Key Collaborators
Vittorio Taviani Director Paolo Taviani Director Mario Masini Director of Photography Roberto Perpignani Editor Egisto Macchi Original Music Composer Paolo Taviani Writer Vittorio Taviani Writer Giuliani G. De Negri Producer Gianni Sbarra Production Design Lina Nerli Taviani Costume Design
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