Chronicler of the Winds (1998)
Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.
Director: Solveig Nordlund
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: July 24, 1998
Cast
- Sérgio Titos - Nélio
- Francisco Chilengue - Nacimento
- Avelino Manhiça - Mandioca
- Adelino Branquinho - Senhor Castigo
- João Manja - José
- André Ruco - Tristeza
- Casimiro Nbusse - Cobra
- Lilia Mompié - Dona Esmeralda
- Joaquina Odete - Deolinda
- Lucrécia Paco - Maria
Screenplay
Music: Johan Zachrisson
Cinematography: Lisa Hagstrand
Editing: Nelly Quettier
Production: Prole Filme, Avenida Produções, Torromfilm, Svenska Filminstitutet, Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, RTP, Film i Väst, Canal+, Unicef, MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Country: Belgium, France, Mozambique, Portugal, Sweden
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
civil war, africa, woman director, mozambique
Trailer
Chronicler of the Winds TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Solveig Nordlund
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chronicler of the Winds about?
- Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.
- Who directed Chronicler of the Winds?
- Chronicler of the Winds was directed by Solveig Nordlund.
- Who stars in Chronicler of the Winds?
- Chronicler of the Winds stars Sérgio Titos, Francisco Chilengue, Avelino Manhiça, Adelino Branquinho, João Manja, André Ruco.
- How long is Chronicler of the Winds?
- Chronicler of the Winds has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Chronicler of the Winds?
- Chronicler of the Winds is a Drama film.
- Where was Chronicler of the Winds produced?
- Chronicler of the Winds was produced in Belgium, France, Mozambique, Portugal, Sweden.