Chronicler of the Winds
Comédia Infantil
Synopsis
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.
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Movie Promo-"Nelio's Story "(Magic World Channel).
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Solveig Nordlund
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommy Karlmark, Henning Mankell, Solveig Nordlund
- Original Score
- Johan Zachrisson
- Original Title
- Comédia Infantil
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Mozambique, Portugal, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 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
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Solveig Nordlund
Tommy Karlmark, Henning Mankell, Solveig Nordlund
Johan Zachrisson
Lisa Hagstrand
Nelly Quettier
Henrique Espírito Santo, Solveig Nordlund
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Hagstrand
Director of Photography
Solveig Nordlund
Producer
Peter Bävman
Production Design
Nelly Quettier
Editor
Mercedes de Bruyn
Costume Design
Solveig Nordlund
Director
Tommy Karlmark
Writer
Henning Mankell
Writer
Solveig Nordlund
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chronicler of the Winds
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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?
The principal cast of Chronicler of the Winds includes Sérgio Titos, Francisco Chilengue, Avelino Manhiça, Adelino Branquinho, João Manja.
When was Chronicler of the Winds released and how long is it?
Chronicler of the Winds was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Chronicler of the Winds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chronicler of the Winds was composed by Johan Zachrisson.