Barren Lives

1963 • 1h 40m • Drama, Western

7.4(101 votes)

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.

Director

Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Writers

Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Status

Released