The Turning Wind
Originally released in 1962. The Turning Wind is a drama film. directed by Glauber Rocha. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Antônio Pitanga, Luiza Maranhão, and Lucy de Carvalho
Synopsis
In Bahia, an educated black man returns to his home fishing village to try and free people from mysticism, in particular the Candomblé religion, which he considers a factor of political and social oppression, with tragic outcome.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (38 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Iglu Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Turning Wind about?
In Bahia, an educated black man returns to his home fishing village to try and free people from mysticism, in particular the Candomblé religion, which he considers a factor of political and social...
Who directed The Turning Wind?
The Turning Wind was directed by Glauber Rocha.
How long is The Turning Wind?
The Turning Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Turning Wind released?
The Turning Wind was released on May 28, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Turning Wind?
The main cast of The Turning Wind includes Antônio Pitanga, Luiza Maranhão, Lucy de Carvalho, Aldo Teixeira, Lídio Silva.