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Barren Lives (1963)

Movie ★ 7.4 100 min

Drama

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.

Nelson Pereira dos Santos Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 22, 1963
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0057654
Country
Language
Studio
Sino Filmes, Herbert Richers

Themes

Cast

Átila Iório Átila Iório Fabiano Maria Ribeiro Maria Ribeiro Sinhá Vitória Baleia Gilvan Lima Boy Genivaldo Lima Boy Orlando Macedo Soldado Amarelo Jofre Soares Jofre Soares Fazendeiro Arnaldo Chagas Oscar de Souza José Leite Domário Gilvan Leite Gileno Sampaio Inácio Costa Pedro dos Santos Nabor Costa Clovis Ramos Clovis Ramos Manuel Ordômio

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Barren Lives?
Barren Lives was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.
Who stars in Barren Lives?
Barren Lives stars Átila Iório, Maria Ribeiro, Baleia, Gilvan Lima.
When was Barren Lives released?
Barren Lives is a 1963 drama film.
Where can I watch Barren Lives?
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