The Oyster and the Wind (1997)
A young girl named Marcela lives with her dad, Jose, a lighthouse keeper, and old Daniel on an island. The only contact the girl has with the world outside her home is by a boat with four sailors that pays a visit to the island in order to take them supplies. Daniel, who not only protects her from her dad's strictness but also teaches her how to be literate, is her source of tenderness. Her dad thinks she should be away from the world - though she wishes she could spend a few days in town. Then one day, as she has her first period and becomes a woman, she starts feeling sexuality through the blowing wind, which she talks to.
Director: Walter Lima Jr.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: October 17, 1997
Cast
- Lima Duarte - José
- Fernando Torres - Daniel
- Leandra Leal - Marcela
- Floriano Peixoto - Roberto
- Castrinho - Pepe
- Débora Bloch - Mãe
- Arduíno Colassanti - Magari
- Ricardo Marecos - Pedro
- Márcio Vito - Carrera
- Hannah Brauer - Marcela (6 anos)
Screenplay
- Flávio R. Tambellini (Co-Writer)
- Walter Lima Jr. (Screenplay)
- Moacir C. Lopes (Novel)
Music: Wagner Tiso
Cinematography: Pedro Farkas
Editing: Sérgio Mekler
Production: Tambellini Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Oyster and the Wind about?
- A young girl named Marcela lives with her dad, Jose, a lighthouse keeper, and old Daniel on an island. The only contact the girl has with the world outside her home is by a boat with four sailors that pays a visit to the island in order to take them supplies. Daniel, who not only protects her from her dad's strictness but also teaches her how to be literate, is her source of tenderness. Her dad thinks she should be away from the world - though she wishes she could spend a few days in town. Then one day, as she has her first period and becomes a woman, she starts feeling sexuality through the blowing wind, which she talks to.
- Who directed The Oyster and the Wind?
- The Oyster and the Wind was directed by Walter Lima Jr..
- Who stars in The Oyster and the Wind?
- The Oyster and the Wind stars Lima Duarte, Fernando Torres, Leandra Leal, Floriano Peixoto, Castrinho, Débora Bloch.
- How long is The Oyster and the Wind?
- The Oyster and the Wind has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is The Oyster and the Wind?
- The Oyster and the Wind is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Oyster and the Wind produced?
- The Oyster and the Wind was produced in Brazil.