The Fortunate Ones
O Vento Assobiando nas Gruas
Synopsis
Algarve, late 90s. Following the death of her grandmother, Milene - a strong young woman full of life despite a slight mental handicap - divides her life between her family of notables and a Cape Verdean family that keeps her going, whom she met when her grandmother died. The wind that whistles in the cranes plunges us into the world of two families against the backdrop of Portugal's recent past.
Top Cast
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Rita Cabaço
Milene
Milton Lopes
Antonino
Maria Fortes
Ana Mata
Isabel Cardoso
Felícia
Beatriz Batarda
Ângela Margarida
Carla Maciel
Gininha
Ruben Garcia
Afonso
João Lagarto
Rui Ludovice
Romeu Runa
Tio Dom
Cleo Diára
Claudina
Luís Lucas
Frutuoso
Cucha Carvalheiro
Juliana
Severa Reis
Conceição
Elísio Pereira
Domingos
Ana Zanatti
Regina Leandro
Dino D'Santiago
Janina Mata
Frederico Amaral
GNR
Nuno Nunes
Padre Funeral
Release History & Theatrical Window
Teatro Aveirense – Aveiro
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeanne Waltz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanne Waltz, Lídia Jorge
- Original Score
- Dino D'Santiago
- Original Title
- O Vento Assobiando nas Gruas
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Box Productions, C.R.I.M. Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeanne Waltz
Jeanne Waltz, Lídia Jorge
Dino D'Santiago
Myriam Rachmuth
Joana Ferreira, Isabel Machado, Elena Tatti
Department Leadership Roster
Joana Ferreira
Producer
Isabel Machado
Producer
Jeanne Waltz
Director
Elena Tatti
Producer
Myriam Rachmuth
Editor
Jeanne Waltz
Writer
Patrícia Dória
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fortunate Ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fortunate Ones
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fortunate Ones about?
Algarve, late 90s. Following the death of her grandmother, Milene - a strong young woman full of life despite a slight mental handicap - divides her life between her family of notables and a Cape Verdean family that keeps her going, whom she met when her grandmother died. The wind that whistles in the cranes plunges us into the world of two families against the backdrop of Portugal's recent past.
Who directed The Fortunate Ones?
The Fortunate Ones was directed by Jeanne Waltz.
Who stars in The Fortunate Ones?
The principal cast of The Fortunate Ones includes Rita Cabaço, Milton Lopes, Maria Fortes, Isabel Cardoso, Beatriz Batarda.
When was The Fortunate Ones released and how long is it?
The Fortunate Ones was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fortunate Ones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fortunate Ones was composed by Dino D'Santiago.
Is The Fortunate Ones based on a book or true story?
The Fortunate Ones is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lídia Jorge".