Padre Padrone

A bittersweet biographical portrait of a young shepherd’s quest for freedom.

  • Director

    Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani

  • With

    Omero Antonutti, Saverio Marconi, Marcella Michelangeli, Fabrizio Forte

  • Italy 1977. 113min

  • Digital 4K (restoration)

  • Certificate

    15

  • Italian, German, Sardinian and Latin with English subtitles

Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival, this heart-rending but ultimately inspiring film tells the true story of Gavino, a Sardinian shepherd‘s son, who fights for his right to self-determination and independence from the brutal dominance of his father. Making the most of its harsh, pastoral setting, this enduring classic launched the Tavianis on the international stage.

Restored by Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia – Cineteca Nazionale and by Cinecittà S.p.A. at the laboratory at Cinecittà S.p.A.

Please note, this film contains scenes of animal cruelty and violence towards a child.

Joint ticket available with Paolo Taviani in Conversation on Sunday 11 February, £21, concessions £17 (Members pay £2 less). Book in person at the box office or by phone on 020 7928 3232.