Padre Padrone

Padre Padrone

Directed by Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani

Produced by RAI, CINEMA S.r.l.

1977114 min6.8 / 10

A harrowing biographical drama about a young man's struggle to escape brutal paternal domination and rural illiteracy through self-education and defiance.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Padre Padrone sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Padre Padrone violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Padre Padrone easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Padre Padrone scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does Padre Padrone end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Padre Padrone

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Padre Padrone

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Padre Padrone, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Padre Padrone, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Padre Padrone, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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