Storyline
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
Omero Antonutti
Padre
Lead
Saverio Marconi
Gavino
Marcella Michelangeli
Madre
FF
Fabrizio Forte
Young Gavino
Marino Cenna
Young shepherd
Stanko Molnar
Sebastiano
Gavino Ledda
Himself
Nanni Moretti
Cesare
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Vittorio Taviani's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Padre Padrone is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
