@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Morte e Vida Severina
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.
Quick Stats
6.9
TMDB Rating
5
Votes
1h 25m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorZelito Viana
WriterZelito Viana
CinematographyJosé Medeiros
ComposerAirton Barbosa
EditorGilberto Santeiro
Produced by
Embrafilme
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Morte e Vida Severina yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Tânia Alves
José Dumont
Stênio Garcia
Luiz Mendonça
Elba Ramalho
Jofre Soares
