Barren Lives

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.

Director

Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Written by

Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Music

Leonardo Alencar

Studio

Sino Filmes

Released

22 August 1963

Genres

Drama, Western