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World Cinema: Barren Lives (Vidas Secas)

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Written and directed by Nelson Pereira Dos Santos.

Based on the novel by Graciliano Ramos.
A Brazilian film with English subtitles.
Starring Atila Iorio, Maria Ribeiro

A farm labourer and his family search for more fertile land in the desolate wastes of Northern Brazil.

Contributors

Writer/Director:
Nelson Pereira Dos Santos
Author:
Graciliano Ramos
Fabiado:
Atila Iorio
Sinha Vitoria:
Maria Ribeiro
Soldier:
Orlando Macedo
Boy:
Jofre Soares
Boss:
Os Meninos Gilvan
Source: Radio Times

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