Barren Lives
Director: Nelson Pereira dos Santos
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.
Cast
Átila Iório
Fabiano
Maria Ribeiro
Sinhá Vitória
Baleia
Gilvan Lima
Boy
Genivaldo Lima
Boy
Orlando Macedo
Soldado Amarelo
Jofre Soares
Fazendeiro
Arnaldo Chagas
Oscar de Souza
José Leite
Domário
Gilvan Leite
In brief
Barren Lives (1963) is a drama, western film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 100 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 40min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Barren Lives?
Barren Lives runs 100 minutes (1h 40min).
What rating does Barren Lives have?
Barren Lives has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 100 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Barren Lives from?
Barren Lives was released in 1963.
