Barren Lives
Original title: Vidas Secas
7.4/ 10IMDb7.5100
19631h 40m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- ÁÁtila Iório
- MMaria Ribeiro
- BBaleia
- GGilvan Lima
- GGenivaldo Lima
- OOrlando Macedo
- JJofre Soares
- AArnaldo Chagas
- OOscar de Souza
- JJosé Leite
Crew
- Director
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Writers
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Graciliano Ramos
- Producers
- Herbert Richers, Danilo Trelles, Luiz Carlos Barreto
- Production
- Sino Filmes, Herbert Richers
Frequently asked questions
What is Barren Lives rated?
Barren Lives has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 100 votes.
Who directed Barren Lives?
Barren Lives was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.
When was Barren Lives released?
Barren Lives was released in 1963.
