Movie
Morte e Vida Severina
19771h 25m6.9 / 10
The story of Severino, a man who tries to escape the misery and the drought prevailing in the rural backcountry of the Northeast of Brazil. He heads for Recife, passing through desert and forest regions, expecting to find a better life.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Morte e Vida Severina was released July 29, 1977. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The story of Severino, a man who tries to escape the misery and the drought prevailing in the rural backcountry of the Northeast of Brazil. He heads for Recife, passing through desert and forest regions, expecting to find a better life.
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Cast
Tânia Alves
José Dumont
Stênio Garcia
Luiz Mendonça
Elba Ramalho
Jofre SoaresCredits
- Directed by
- Zelito Viana
- Written by
- Zelito Viana
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
Production
EmbrafilmeBrazil
Themes
poverty