Morte e Vida Severina
Synopsis
The story of Severino, a man who tries to escape the misery and the drought prevailing in the rural backcountry of the Northeast of Brazil. He heads for Recife, passing through desert and forest regions, expecting to find a better life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zelito Viana
- Screenplay & Story
- Zelito Viana, João Cabral de Melo Neto
- Original Score
- Airton Barbosa
- Original Title
- Morte e Vida Severina
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Embrafilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zelito Viana
Zelito Viana, João Cabral de Melo Neto
Airton Barbosa
Francisco Balbino Nunes, José Medeiros, Lauro Escorel
Gilberto Santeiro
Department Leadership Roster
Francisco Balbino Nunes
Director of Photography
José Medeiros
Director of Photography
Lauro Escorel
Director of Photography
Zelito Viana
Director
Zelito Viana
Writer
Gilberto Santeiro
Editor
Airton Barbosa
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morte e Vida Severina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Morte e Vida Severina about?
The story of Severino, a man who tries to escape the misery and the drought prevailing in the rural backcountry of the Northeast of Brazil. He heads for Recife, passing through desert and forest regions, expecting to find a better life.
Who directed Morte e Vida Severina?
Morte e Vida Severina was directed by Zelito Viana.
Who stars in Morte e Vida Severina?
The principal cast of Morte e Vida Severina includes Tânia Alves, José Dumont, Stênio Garcia, Luiz Mendonça, Elba Ramalho.
When was Morte e Vida Severina released and how long is it?
Morte e Vida Severina was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Morte e Vida Severina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Morte e Vida Severina was composed by Airton Barbosa.