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Barren Lives

19631h 40mNelson Pereira dos Santos
IMDb 7.5

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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.

DramaWestern
PeasantHungerSocially Deprived FamilyAridityTeacherCinema Novo

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What is Barren Lives (1963) 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 stars in Barren Lives?

Barren Lives stars Átila Iório (Fabiano), Maria Ribeiro (Sinhá Vitória), Baleia, Gilvan Lima (Boy), Genivaldo Lima (Boy). The film was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.

How long is Barren Lives?

Barren Lives has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1963.

Is Barren Lives worth watching?

Barren Lives holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Drama, Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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