The Turning Wind (1962)

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Released:
1962-05-28

Overview:
In Bahia, an educated black man returns to his home fishing village to try and free people from mysticism, in particular the Candomblé religion, which he considers a factor of political and social oppression, with tragic outcome.

Director:
Glauber Rocha

Runtime:
1h 18min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Antônio Pitanga
    as
    Firmino
  • Luiza Maranhão
    as
    Cota
  • Lucy de Carvalho
    as
    Naína
  • Aldo Teixeira
    as
    Aruã
  • Lídio Silva
    as
    Mestre