Barren Lives
In vivid images, the documentary-like story of a drover and his family in the northern badlands of Brazil during the drought. A family in the search of new hope and destiny.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Vidas Secas |
| Year | 1963 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Nelson Pereira dos Santos |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.4/10 (98 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: Nelson Pereira dos Santos
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
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