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Barren Lives: Full Cast & Crew 1969 Drama
Based on a revered novel by Graciliano Ramos, this drama depicts the lives of a poor family in the dry northeastern region of Brazil. Focusing on Fabiano and his wife, Sinha Vitoria (Maria Ribeiro), and their two boys and cherished dog, the film follows them as they move around in search of work that will allow them to survive in the harsh, unforgiving environment. The movie is widely regarded as a classic of Brazil's Cinema Novo movement. Released: Jun 5, 1969 See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

All Cast Crew
Nelson Pereira dos Santos Director, Screenwriter, Producer Átila Iório Fabiano Actor Maria Ribeiro Sinhá Vitória Actor Orlando Macedo Soldier Actor Jofre Soares Farmer Actor, Assistant Producer Gilvan Lima Boy Actor Genivaldo Lima Boy Actor José Leite Actor Orlando Chagas Actor Graciliano Ramos Writer Luiz Carlos Barreto Producer, Cinematographer Herbert Richers Producer Danilo Trelles Producer José Rosa Cinematographer Rafael Justo Valverde Film Editing Nello Melli Film Editing Lygia Pape Art Director João Duarte Production Design Raimundo Higino Production Manager Ivan de Souza Assistant Director Geraldo José Sound Technician, Sound Designer