The child form of Gavino at the beginning of the story, he is a six-year-old attending elementary school before Padre abruptly removes him from class. His forced transition from student to isolated shepherd establishes the childhood deprivation that drives his later desire for education and independence.
Fabrizio Forte has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Signature works include Padre Padrone, A Man on His Knees, L'ultimo guappo. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.