shepherd,sheep,illiteracy,abusive father,accordion,sardinia, italy,biography,bestiality

Padre Padrone (1977)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Vittorio Taviani
  • Profile picture of Omero Antonutti
    Padre Omero Antonutti
  • Profile picture of Saverio Marconi
    Gavino Saverio Marconi
  • Profile picture of Marcella Michelangeli
    Madre Marcella Michelangeli
  • Profile picture of Marino Cenna
    Young shepherd Marino Cenna
  • Profile picture of Stanko Molnar
    Sebastiano Stanko Molnar
  • Profile picture of Gavino Ledda
    Himself Gavino Ledda
  • Profile picture of Nanni Moretti
    Cesare Nanni Moretti

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Keywords

  • shepherd
  • sheep
  • illiteracy
  • abusive father
  • accordion
  • sardinia, italy
  • biography
  • bestiality