Padre Padrone


1h 54m 1977

Brief Synopsis

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.

Film Details

Also Known As
Father, Master, Padre, Padrone
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1977
Location
Island of Sardinia, Italy

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)

Synopsis

A young man struggles to educate himself in spite of his father's abusive discouragement.

Film Details

Also Known As
Father, Master, Padre, Padrone
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1977
Location
Island of Sardinia, Italy

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1977

Released in United States August 22, 1990

Released in United States May 17, 1990

Released in United States October 2008

Released in United States on Video September 28, 1999

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1977

Shown at Cannes Film Festival May 17, 1990.

Shown at Lincoln Center, New York City in the series "A Roman Holiday" August 22, 1990.

Shown at New York Film Festival September-October 1977.

Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Special Program in Focus - Retrospective On Taviani Brothers) October 2-10, 2008.

Released in United States 1977 (Shown at New York Film Festival September-October 1977.)

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1977

Released in United States May 17, 1990 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival May 17, 1990.)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Special Program in Focus - Retrospective On Taviani Brothers) October 2-10, 2008.)

Released in United States on Video September 28, 1999

Released in United States August 22, 1990 (Shown at Lincoln Center, New York City in the series "A Roman Holiday" August 22, 1990.)