Name: The Death and Life of a Severino: In Cartoon
Genre: Animation
Released: 2011-09-19
Duration: 56 min
Cast: Gero Camilo, André Ríccari, Vanda Phaelante, Lívia Falcão, Eduardo Japiassú

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The Brazilian poem 'Morte e Vida Severina', a masterpiece of João Cabral de Melo Neto, comes to life in an animated version directed by Afonso Serpa.

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Brazilian Literature Adaptation
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Northeast Brazil
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Poverty and Death

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Directed by: Afonso Serpa
Written by: Afonso Serpa
Produced by: Alexandre Fischgold
Music by: Siba, Rica Amabis, Lucas Santtana

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September 19, 2011 · 56 min · Animation

Released: September 19, 2011
Runtime: 56 min
Genres: Animation
Original language: Portuguese
Made in: Brazil

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Is The Death and Life of a Severino: In Cartoon worth watching?

76

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.4).

Is The Death and Life of a Severino: In Cartoon okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Death and Life of a Severino: In Cartoon plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Death and Life of a Severino: In Cartoon?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Death and Life of a Severino: In Cartoon in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.