Barren Lives (1963)
Vidas Secas
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.
Where to watch Barren Lives
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Netflix | — | — |
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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. Barren Lives is a Drama, Western movie, released on 1963-08-22, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Barren Lives worth watching?
TMDB users rate Barren Lives 7.4 out of 10 from 100 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Barren Lives?
In Brazil, Barren Lives streams on Netflix. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Cast
- Átila Iório as Fabiano
- Maria Ribeiro as Sinhá Vitória
- Baleia
- Gilvan Lima as Boy
- Genivaldo Lima as Boy
- Orlando Macedo as Soldado Amarelo
- Jofre Soares as Fazendeiro
- Arnaldo Chagas
- Oscar de Souza
- José Leite
- Domário
- Gilvan Leite
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