Padre Padrone

“Padre Padrone,” directed by Paolo Taviani, is a powerful coming-of-age drama that explores the life of Gavino Ledda, a young shepherd in rural Sardinia, who struggles against his authoritarian father’s oppressive control to pursue education and personal freedom. The film poignantly captures Gavino’s journey from isolation and illiteracy to self-discovery and intellectual liberation, set against the backdrop of a harsh and traditional rural landscape.