Father and Master

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Father and Master

1977,

1h 54m,

Drama

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10 Reviews

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500+ Ratings

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10 Reviews

78%

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500+ Ratings

Drawn from the real experience of writer Gavino Ledda, the film finds impoverished Sardinian boy Gavino (Fabrizio Forte) forced to quit school by his overbearing and abusive father (Omero Antonutti). Committed to the traditions of his homeland, Gavino's father feels his son is of more use to the family as a shepherd than a student. As he matures, the adult Gavino (Saverio Marconi) finds his way in the world, first by discovering music and then by learning a trade while serving in the military.

Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

Sep 13, 2023

The Taviani brothers have learned to fuse political commitment and artistic commitment into stylized passion. Their film Padre Padrone has the beauty of anger that is channelled and disciplined without losing intensity.

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Gary Arnold

Washington Post

Apr 30, 2018

Padre Padrone seems a botched opportunity at a great emotional experience, a potential but unrealized classic.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Jan 17, 2024

It is a direct and moving film that doesn't overwhelm with its abstraction, rather it excites with its visceral impact. [Full review in Spanish]

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Danièle Dubroux

Cahiers du Cinéma

May 25, 2021

You don't need to belong to the new school of philosophy to see that the Tavianis' brand of optimism would be just a little ridiculous if there wasn't a chance that one day (if not already) we may have to take it seriously.

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Jesús Fernández Santos

El Pais (Spain)

Jul 26, 2019

Despite its rebellious message, double allegory, and social analysis, Padre Padrone alienates viewers, leaving them cold, as if they were reading a good report about some well known social problems. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

Jan 23, 2009

There are some strikingly beautiful images, all in context, as we touch themes of father-son conflict and coming of age drama

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Draco L

Jul 2, 2017

Unusually frank film by the Tavianis about the life of a shepherd in Sardinia; a must-see.

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Paolo Taviani

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Vittorio Taviani

Director

Omero Antonutti

Father

Saverio Marconi

Gavino

Marcella Michelangeli

Mother

Fabrizio Forte

Young Gavino

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Synopsis

Drawn from the real experience of writer Gavino Ledda, the film finds impoverished Sardinian boy Gavino (Fabrizio Forte) forced to quit school by his overbearing and abusive father (Omero Antonutti). Committed to the traditions of his homeland, Gavino's father feels his son is of more use to the family as a shepherd than a student. As he matures, the adult Gavino (Saverio Marconi) finds his way in the world, first by discovering music and then by learning a trade while serving in the military.

Director: Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Producer: Giuliani G. De Negri
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 11, 2017
Runtime: 1h 54m

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