Barravento
Brief Synopsis
In the State of Bahia, Brazil, 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.
Cast & Crew
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Glauber Rocha
Director
Aldo Texeira
Aruan--The Fisherman
Antonio Luiz Sampaio
Firminio
Luiza Maranhao
Cota
Lucy Carvalho
Naina--The Daughter
Lidio Silva
Mestre
Film Details
Also Known As
Turning Wind, The
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1962
Production Company
Iglu Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Synopsis
In the State of Bahia, Brazil, 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
Director
Cast
Aldo Texeira
Aruan--The Fisherman
Antonio Luiz Sampaio
Firminio
Luiza Maranhao
Cota
Lucy Carvalho
Naina--The Daughter
Lidio Silva
Mestre
Crew
Film Details
Also Known As
Turning Wind, The
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1962
Production Company
Iglu Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
