Morte e Vida Severina (1977)
• July 29th, 1977 • 1h 25min
Drama, Documentary
Overview
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.
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