Padre Padrone
1977 · Movie · 114 min · ★ 6.9 · 70% critics
Based on a true story, this drama follows a boy pulled out of school to work as a shepherd under the rule of a harsh father. As he grows older, he slowly discovers education, independence, and the possibility of shaping a very different life for himself.
Also known as Father and Master · My Father My Master
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Details
- Original title
- Padre padrone
- Years
- 1977
- Release date
- 1977-05-20
- Language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (125 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re drawn to tough, character-driven stories about hardship, family conflict, and self-education, especially if you appreciated Two Women or Kaos; Not for you if you want something light, fast, or comforting.
Pros: powerful true story; strong family tension; compelling growth arc | Cons: harsh treatment themes; bleak atmosphere; slow, deliberate pace
Themes
- shepherd
- sheep
- illiteracy
- abusive father
- accordion
- sardinia, italy
- biography
- bestiality
Awards & recognition
- Palme d'Or · 1977
Cast & crew
Omero Antonutti
as Padre
Saverio Marconi
as Gavino
- MM
Marcella Michelangeli
as Madre
- FF
Fabrizio Forte
as Young Gavino
Marino Cenna
as Young shepherd
Stanko Molnar
as Sebastiano
Gavino Ledda
as Himself
Nanni Moretti
as Cesare
- PA
Pierluigi Alvau
- GA
Giuseppino Angioni
Directed by Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani