Un giorno in Barbagia (1958): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1958, Un giorno in Barbagia is a notable film directed by Vittorio De Seta.

What it’s 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 vast region in Sardinia; Orgosolo, Oliena and Manoiana 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.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Un giorno in Barbagia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Un giorno in Barbagia page.