The Oyster and the Wind


1h 52m 1997

Brief Synopsis

A misanthopic, grizzled lighthouse keeper has a daughter that is his only love. He refuses, however, to accept that as she grows older, she begins to develop sexual desires. As a consequence, he renegs on a promise to take her to the mainland. Left on the island, her imagination takes the place of a

Film Details

Also Known As
Ostra E O Vento, A, Oyster and the Wind
Genre
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 52m

Synopsis

A misanthopic, grizzled lighthouse keeper has a daughter that is his only love. He refuses, however, to accept that as she grows older, she begins to develop sexual desires. As a consequence, he renegs on a promise to take her to the mainland. Left on the island, her imagination takes the place of any real suitor as she creates Saulo, the wind itself, who, in turn, takes her as his lover.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ostra E O Vento, A, Oyster and the Wind
Genre
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 52m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States April 1998

Released in United States January 1998

Released in United States September 1997

Released in United States Winter January 30, 1998

Shown at Chicago Latino Film Festival April 17-27, 1998.

Shown at Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California January 8-19, 1998.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival May 21 - June 14, 1998.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 4-13, 1997.

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (in competition) August 27 - September 6, 1997.

Released in United States 1997 (Shown at Venice International Film Festival (in competition) August 27 - September 6, 1997.)

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival May 21 - June 14, 1998.)

Released in United States January 1998 (Shown at Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California January 8-19, 1998.)

Released in United States April 1998 (Shown at Chicago Latino Film Festival April 17-27, 1998.)

Released in United States Winter January 30, 1998

Released in United States September 1997 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 4-13, 1997.)