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Padre Padrone

Padre Padrone

19776.91h 54m

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.

Directed by Paolo Taviani
Written by Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani, Gavino Ledda
Produced by Giuliani G. De Negri
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Top Cast

Omero Antonutti

Omero Antonutti

Padre

Saverio Marconi

Saverio Marconi

Gavino

M

Marcella Michelangeli

Madre

F

Fabrizio Forte

Young Gavino

Marino Cenna

Marino Cenna

Young shepherd

Stanko Molnar

Stanko Molnar

Sebastiano

Gavino Ledda

Gavino Ledda

Himself

Nanni Moretti

Nanni Moretti

Cesare

P

Pierluigi Alvau

G

Giuseppino Angioni

Themes & Keywords

shepherdsheepilliteracyabusive fatheraccordionsardinia, italybiographybestiality

About Padre Padrone

Padre Padrone is a drama film released in 1977 exploring themes of shepherd, sheep, illiteracy, abusive father, accordion, sardinia, italy. Directed by Paolo Taviani, it stars Omero Antonutti, Saverio Marconi, Marcella Michelangeli. 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.

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