The Hissing of Summer Sands (2019)

The Hissing of Summer Sands (2019) poster

“The whistle man” was a typical character of the portuguese sea-side during the Fascist Portugal. His story has so many versions that he has become a myth: A poor crazy man who lost his baby girl, a professional homeless who lived from the charity of rich families, a pedofile or a summer father Christmas. His whistle announced his arrival and attracted boys and girls or made them run away. Last year I found 30 seconds of footage of this man which until then was just a memory. Is he more real now?

Director: Catarina Mourão
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Bruno Pernadas, Joana Gama, Ricardo Jacinto
Cinematography: Paulo Menezes
Editing: Pedro Mateus Duarte
Country: Portugal
Language: English, Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Catarina Mourão
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hissing of Summer Sands about?
“The whistle man” was a typical character of the portuguese sea-side during the Fascist Portugal. His story has so many versions that he has become a myth: A poor crazy man who lost his baby girl, a professional homeless who lived from the charity of rich families, a pedofile or a summer father Christmas. His whistle announced his arrival and attracted boys and girls or made them run away. Last year I found 30 seconds of footage of this man which until then was just a memory. Is he more real now?
Who directed The Hissing of Summer Sands?
The Hissing of Summer Sands was directed by Catarina Mourão.
How long is The Hissing of Summer Sands?
The Hissing of Summer Sands has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Hissing of Summer Sands?
The Hissing of Summer Sands is a Documentary film.
Where was The Hissing of Summer Sands produced?
The Hissing of Summer Sands was produced in Portugal.