


Barren Lives at a glance
Barren Lives is a 1963 drama and western film, running 1h 40m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: L in the United Kingdom.
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Rated L in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1963-08-22
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Drama, Western
- Director
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 101 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Átila IórioFabiano
Maria RibeiroSinhá Vitória
Jofre SoaresFazendeiroQuestions about Barren Lives
Quick answersWhere can I watch Barren Lives in the United Kingdom?
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Is Barren Lives suitable for children?
Barren Lives is rated L in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is Barren Lives?
Barren Lives runs for 1h 40m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Barren Lives trailer?
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