
Barren Lives(1963)
In vivid images, the documentary-like story of a drover and his family in the northern badlands of Brazil during the drought. A family in the search of new hope and destiny.


Sören Mårtensson is a middle school teacher. His classroom occupied by half-grown children. His work is tormenting him and at night he is haunted by nightmares.

Per Oscarsson
Sören Mårtensson

Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz
Anne-Marie

Kerstin Tidelius
Gunvor Mårtensson

Bengt Ekerot
Eriksson

Catti Edfeldt
Jane

Harriet Forssell
Mrs. Berg

Per Sjöstrand
Headmaster
Georg Oddner
Georg, the photographer
Bo Malmqvist
Bengt
Who Saw Him Die? is a drama film released in 1968 exploring themes of teacher. Directed by Jan Troell, it stars Per Oscarsson, Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz, Kerstin Tidelius. Sören Mårtensson is a middle school teacher. His classroom occupied by half-grown children. His work is tormenting him and at night he is haunted by nightmares.
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