Padre Padrone (1977)
• May 20th, 1977 • 1h 54min
Drama
Overview
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.
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