Movie
Barren Lives
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.
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Barren Lives was released August 22, 1963. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Átila IórioFabiano
Maria RibeiroSinhá Vitória
Jofre SoaresFazendeiroCredits
- Directed by
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Written by
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Graciliano Ramos
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Original title
- Vidas Secas
Production
- Sino FilmesBrazil
- Herbert RichersBrazil