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
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Tânia Alves as |
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José Dumont as |
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Stênio Garcia as |
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Luiz Mendonça as |
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Elba Ramalho as |
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Jofre Soares as |
| Camera | José Medeiros | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Lauro Escorel | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Francisco Balbino Nunes | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Zelito Viana | Writer |
| Directing | Zelito Viana | Director |
| Sound | Airton Barbosa | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Gilberto Santeiro | Editor |
| Writing | João Cabral de Melo Neto | Original Story |