Life Goes Like This

A Een Milanese businessman has set his sights on building a resort near the beach of an idyllic Sardinian village, but he encounters one obstacle: Efisio, a shepherd who refuses to sell his house and his land. Even when the promised amounts become astronomically high, Efisio stands his ground, which means the construction project cannot proceed. Furious pleas from fellow villagers who hope for extra employment and the devious tactics of the developers ensure that Efisio and his daughter Francesca come under increasing pressure. Specifically for Cinema ZED Leuven The screening on August 7th will be subtitled in English. / The screening on August 7 is subtitled in English. Commentaar Geïnspireerd on the true story surrounding the shepherd Ovidio Marras, acclaimed director Riccardo Milani tells a heartwarming underdog story about the things money cannot buy. A warm, funny and ultimately moving David and Goliath story, which takes place in a beautiful setting and is carried by an impressive cast. But the big star of the film is lead actor Giuseppe Ignazio Loi, a real 84-year-old Sardinian shepherd, who gives the film a particularly engaging authenticity without any acting experience.