Cyclone
Synopsis
Dayse, a Brazilian playwright known as Cyclone, wants to study in Paris. Having a career in theater is unthinkable for a woman in São Paulo in 1918. But her director doesn’t want her to go, as he would lose his mistress and ghostwriter. When she becomes pregnant by him, her dream starts to fade. An artist’s struggle for self-determination in a patriarchal society, based on the true story of Daisy Pontes and modernist Oswald de Andrade.
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Luíza Mariani
Dayse Castro
Eduardo Moscovis
Heitor Gamba
Karine Teles
Marie
Magali Biff
Ada
Luciana Paes
Lia
Pablo Nordio
Pelino
Fernando Sampaio
Gracindo
Ricardo Teodoro
Paco
Maria Clara Quilez
Isadora
Maíra Campos
Mayra
Rogério Brito
Rodrigues
Filipe Bregantim
Felício
Victor Hugo Sorrentino
Atendente
Fábio Herford
Comissário Imigração
Marat Descartes
Dr Alvarenga
Nicole Cordery
Enfermeira
Angela Ribeiro
Lourdes
Guilherme Rodio
Matteo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Flávia Castro
- Screenplay & Story
- Rita Piffer, Oswald de Andrade, José Roberto Walker, Luíza Mariani, Wislan Esmeraldo
- Original Title
- Cyclone
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mar Filmes, Muiraquitã Filmes, VideoFilmes, Claro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Flávia Castro
Rita Piffer, Oswald de Andrade, José Roberto Walker, Luíza Mariani, Wislan Esmeraldo
Heloísa Passos
Eliane Ferreira, Joana Mariani, Luíza Mariani, Diana Almeida
Department Leadership Roster
Flávia Castro
Director
Rita Piffer
Writer
Eliane Ferreira
Producer
Joana Mariani
Producer
Heloísa Passos
Director of Photography
Ana Paula Cardoso
Production Design
Luíza Mariani
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cyclone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyclone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cyclone about?
Dayse, a Brazilian playwright known as Cyclone, wants to study in Paris. Having a career in theater is unthinkable for a woman in São Paulo in 1918. But her director doesn’t want her to go, as he would lose his mistress and ghostwriter. When she becomes pregnant by him, her dream starts to fade. An artist’s struggle for self-determination in a patriarchal society, based on the true story of Daisy Pontes and modernist Oswald de Andrade.
Who directed Cyclone?
Cyclone was directed by Flávia Castro.
Who stars in Cyclone?
The principal cast of Cyclone includes Luíza Mariani, Eduardo Moscovis, Karine Teles, Magali Biff, Luciana Paes.
When was Cyclone released and how long is it?
Cyclone was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.