A Day in Barbagia (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1958, A Day 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, A Day in Barbagia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Day in Barbagia page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Day in Barbagia (1958)?
- In US, A Day in Barbagia is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Day in Barbagia worth watching?
- A Day in Barbagia holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was A Day in Barbagia released?
- A Day in Barbagia was released in 1958.