Severino

Severino is a drama and western set at the foot of the Argentinian Andes. After ten years away, a man named Severino returns to his Manzenero tribe to bring his younger brother north to start a new life. Upon his arrival, he discovers a volatile environment where tensions have risen between the indigenous people and white settlers. He learns that his father was killed while tracking bandits who stole livestock from both groups. These crimes are orchestrated by a sheep breeding company that intends to force the inhabitants off their fertile land to acquire it at a low cost. Severino decides to stay and work toward a peaceful coexistence between the two communities.

The film was directed by Claus Dobberke and written by Inge Borde. It stars Gojko Mitić in the title role. A joint production between Romania and East Germany, the movie was produced by DEFA and released on June 30, 1978. With a runtime of 82 minutes, the film has received a modest response from viewers, holding a rating of 5.2/10 on IMDb based on 145 votes.