The Oyster and the Wind
A Ostra e o Vento
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lima Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Lima Jr.
- Original Score
- Wagner Tiso
- Original Title
- A Ostra e o Vento
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Tambellini Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lima Jr.
Walter Lima Jr., Flávio R. Tambellini, Moacir C. Lopes
Wagner Tiso
Pedro Farkas
Sérgio Mekler
Flávio R. Tambellini
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lima Jr.
Director
Pedro Farkas
Director of Photography
Walter Lima Jr.
Screenplay
Flávio R. Tambellini
Producer
Wagner Tiso
Original Music Composer
Sérgio Mekler
Editor
Rita Murtinho
Costume Design
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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 principal cast of The Oyster and the Wind includes Lima Duarte, Fernando Torres, Leandra Leal, Floriano Peixoto, Castrinho.
When was The Oyster and the Wind released and how long is it?
The Oyster and the Wind was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Oyster and the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oyster and the Wind was composed by Wagner Tiso.
Is The Oyster and the Wind based on a book or true story?
The Oyster and the Wind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Moacir C. Lopes".