Based on the true story of author Gavino Ledda, we follow his life growing up on a Sicilian farm ...
Padre Padrone
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Padre Padrone
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 20, 1977
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama
User Score
68%
Original Title
Padre padrone
Production Companies
RAI, CINEMA S.r.l.
Director
Vittorio Taviani
Description
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.