Morte e Vida Severina (1977)
The story of Severino, a man who tries to escape the misery and the drought prevailing in the rural backcountry of the Northeast of Brazil. He heads for Recife, passing through desert and forest regions, expecting to find a better life.
Director: Zelito Viana
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: July 29, 1977
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Airton Barbosa
Cinematography: José Medeiros, Lauro Escorel
Editing: Gilberto Santeiro
Production: Embrafilme
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Public Healthcare Crisis and Survival
Keywords
poverty
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morte e Vida Severina about?
- The story of Severino, a man who tries to escape the misery and the drought prevailing in the rural backcountry of the Northeast of Brazil. He heads for Recife, passing through desert and forest regions, expecting to find a better life.
- Who directed Morte e Vida Severina?
- Morte e Vida Severina was directed by Zelito Viana.
- Who stars in Morte e Vida Severina?
- Morte e Vida Severina stars Tânia Alves, José Dumont, Stênio Garcia, Luiz Mendonça, Elba Ramalho, Jofre Soares.
- How long is Morte e Vida Severina?
- Morte e Vida Severina has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Morte e Vida Severina?
- Morte e Vida Severina is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was Morte e Vida Severina produced?
- Morte e Vida Severina was produced in Brazil.
- What are the themes of Morte e Vida Severina?
- The themes of Morte e Vida Severina include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Public Healthcare Crisis and Survival.