Barren Lives
Vidas Secas
1963 · 1h 40m · Drama, Western · Brazil · Rated L (BR)
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.
Written & directed by
Nelson Pereira dos SantosBased on the novel by
Graciliano Ramos6.8Smart score
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