A Day in Barbagia
Originally released in 1958. A Day in Barbagia is a documentary film. directed by Vittorio De Seta. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Against the background of flocks of sheep at pasture, mules walking down unpaved roads, tractors in the fields, and isolated figures in a deserted village, a caption explains that Barbagia is a vast region in Sardinia; Orgosolo, Oliena and Mamoiada are villages of shepherds and the men spend most of the year far away, with their flocks. This is why the houses and the children are entrusted to the women, who cut the wood, work the fields and prepare bread, shepherds’ bread.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Le Pleiadi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Day in Barbagia about?
Against the background of flocks of sheep at pasture, mules walking down unpaved roads, tractors in the fields, and isolated figures in a deserted village, a caption explains that Barbagia is a vas...
Who directed A Day in Barbagia?
A Day in Barbagia was directed by Vittorio De Seta.
How long is A Day in Barbagia?
A Day in Barbagia has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was A Day in Barbagia released?
A Day in Barbagia was released on June 1, 1958 in theaters.