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Description

The Barbagia is a vast territory that encompasses the slopes of the Gennargentu, the massive mountain range at the centre of the island, and the lower peaks that surround it.

The area is composed of various historical regions: the Barbagia of Belvì, of Bitti (the northernmost area), of Nuoro, Ollolai and of Seulo (the southernmost), as well as the area of the Mandrolisai, west of Gennargentu.

At Orgosolo you can go to the Montes Forest and enjoy gorgeous views of the top of Mount Novu Santu Juvanne. The lovely Nuraghe Mereu is built with white calcareous rock, and the impressive Gorropu Canyon, with 450m high walls, is home of the royal eagle.

At Oliena you’ll find the Su Gologone springs, the Valle di Lanaittu, where the island’s oldest human remains have come to light, and the village of Tiscali, where, legend has it, the last Sardinians sought refuge from invading conquerors.

The picturesque historic centres of the small towns, have granite houses, coortes and the overhanging vines that line the narrow streets. At Orgosolo the streets seem to talk to you via the murales, wall paintings that tell of life, culture and local politics.

The Museum of the Maschere del Mediterraneo in Mamoiada houses costumes of the carnival tradition, whose origins reach back to pagan fertility rites. Sheepskins, cow bells and masks depicting animal-like snouts and deformed faces symbolise the eternal battle between good and evil, life and death, the conqueror and the conquered. The most famous costumes are the Mamuthones of Mamoiada, the Thurpos at Orotelli and the Merdules of Ottana.

Another local tradition is Tenores chant-like singing, which has earned a well-deserved place on the UNESCO Intangible World Heritage list. Its origins date back to time immemorial, when shepherds far from home in winter would gather around a fire and sing. You can listen to historic renditions at the Museo multimediale del Canto a Tenores in Bitti.

The Barbagia is famous for the internationally renowned cannonau wines made at Mamoiada, Oliena and Dorgali. Gavoi is home of the famous Fiore Sardo cheese.

Data sheet

Water
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Access
Tarmac road, Unmade road, Mule track, Trail, Accessible by car, Accessible with off-road vehicles
Print sheet

Contacts

Fondazione Sardegna Film Commission
Via Malta 63 — 09124 Cagliari
Phone: +39 070 2041961
Email: filmcommission@regione.sardegna.it

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Incentives available for this location

All fundings for this location
Region Sardegna
Facilities Sardinia
National
Tax Credits for Videogame Production Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 15)
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Automatic contributions - Law no. 220/2016
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Tax Credits for Production Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 15)
National
Tax Credits for Distribution Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 16)
National
Tax Credits for attracting investments in film and audiovisual products to Italy — Law n° 220/2016 (article 19)
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Selective contributions for writing of screenplays — Law n° 220/2016
National
Selective contributions for development — Law n° 220/2016
National
Selective contributions for production — Law n° 220/2016
National
Call relative to selective grants for the production of feature-length films of special artistic quality - Articles 26 and 27 of Law No. 220 (2016) - 2024
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Film Distribution Fund
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International Exporters Fund – Funds for Internationalisation
National
Fund for the development of film co-productions between Italy and the Baltic States
National
Selective contributions for film with a minority co-production or participation in international partnership - Year 2024
Transnational
TV and Online Content - CREA-MEDIA-2025
Transnational
Films on the Move - CREA-MEDIA-2024
Transnational
Media 360° — CREA-MEDIA-2025
Transnational
Video Games and Immersive Content Development - CREA-MEDIA-2024
Transnational
European Slate Development — CREA-MEDIA-2025

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L'arbitro
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Directed by: Paolo Zucca

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