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Padre Padrone

  • May 20, 1977
  • 114 min.
  • Drama
  • Italy
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.

Original title: Padre padrone

2

nominations

100%

winning rate

2

wins

Cannes Film Festival #30 - 1977

Award People Status
Palme d'Or [Main Competition] Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani Winner
FIPRESCI Prize [Main Competition] Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani Winner

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