Barren Lives
Vidas Secas
Synopsis
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.
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Vidas Secas (Barren Lives) - [Nelson Pereira dos Santos, 1963]
Type: Clip • Published 2025-02-13
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- Director
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Original Score
- Leonardo Alencar
- Original Title
- Vidas Secas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Sino Filmes, Herbert Richers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Graciliano Ramos
Leonardo Alencar
José Rosa
Rafael Justo Valverde
Herbert Richers, Danilo Trelles, Luiz Carlos Barreto
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Screenplay
Herbert Richers
Producer
Danilo Trelles
Producer
Rafael Justo Valverde
Editor
Leonardo Alencar
Original Music Composer
José Rosa
Director of Photography
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Director
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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.
Who directed Barren Lives?
Barren Lives was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.
Who stars in Barren Lives?
The principal cast of Barren Lives includes Átila Iório, Maria Ribeiro, Baleia, Gilvan Lima, Genivaldo Lima.
When was Barren Lives released and how long is it?
Barren Lives was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Barren Lives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barren Lives was composed by Leonardo Alencar.
Is Barren Lives based on a book or true story?
Barren Lives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graciliano Ramos".