Morte e Vida Severina

Morte e Vida Severina

1977 · 85 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Documentary

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.

Directed by Zelito Viana · Written by Zelito Viana

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