Barren Lives
1963 1h 40m
A destitute family tries to escape the drought in the backlands of northeastern Brazil. Fabiano (Átila Iório), Sinhá Vitória (Maria Ribeiro), their two children and their dog Baleia wander aimlessly and almost hopelessly through the remote interior, surviving the forces of nature and the cruelty of men. An adaptation of the work by Graciliano Ramos.
Movie Details
| Original title | Vidas Secas |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 22, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | PT |
| Country | Brazil |
| Keywords | teacher, hunger, peasant, socially deprived family, aridity, cinema novo |
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What is Barren Lives about?
A destitute family tries to escape the drought in the backlands of northeastern Brazil. Fabiano (Átila Iório), Sinhá Vitória (Maria Ribeiro), their two children and their dog Baleia wander aimlessly and almost hopelessly through the remote interior, surviving the forces of nature and the cruelty of men. An adaptation of the work by Graciliano Ramos.
When was Barren Lives released?
Barren Lives was released on Aug 22, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed Barren Lives?
Nelson Pereira dos Santos directed Barren Lives.
What is the TMDB rating of Barren Lives?
Barren Lives has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 100 votes.