Chronicler of the Winds
1998•1h 33m•6.2•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Solveig Nordlund
Writer
Tommy Karlmark, Solveig Nordlund, Henning Mankell
Languages
Portuguese
Studio
Prole Filme
Cast
Sérgio Titos
Nélio
Francisco Chilengue
Nacimento
Avelino Manhiça
Mandioca
Adelino Branquinho
Senhor Castigo
João Manja
José
André Ruco
Tristeza
Casimiro Nbusse
Cobra
Lilia Mompié
Dona Esmeralda
Joaquina Odete
Deolinda
Lucrécia Paco
Maria
Jaime Julio
Bomba
Mónica Chilave
Senhora Mulwane
Production
Company
Prole Filme
Company
Avenida Produções
Company
Torromfilm
Company
Svenska Filminstitutet
Company
Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual
Company
RTP
Company
Film i Väst
Company
Canal+
Company
Unicef
Company
MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Producer
Solveig Nordlund
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