Chronicler of the Winds(1998)
Comédia Infantil
Chronicler of the Winds 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.
Chronicler of the Winds (1998) is a drama film directed by Solveig Nordlund, released on July 24, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Sérgio Titos, Francisco Chilengue, Avelino Manhiça and Adelino Branquinho. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Solveig Nordlund
- Writers:
- Tommy Karlmark, Henning Mankell, Solveig Nordlund
- Producers:
- Solveig Nordlund
- Cinematographer:
- Lisa Hagstrand
- Production:
- 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
- Status:
- Released
Chronicler of the Winds (1998) Trailer
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Chronicler of the Winds Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Sérgio Titos
Sérgio Titos
as Nélio
- Francisco Chilengue
Francisco Chilengue
as Nacimento
- Avelino Manhiça
Avelino Manhiça
as Mandioca
- Adelino Branquinho
Adelino Branquinho
as Senhor Castigo
- João Manja
João Manja
as José
- André Ruco
André Ruco
as Tristeza
- Casimiro Nbusse
Casimiro Nbusse
as Cobra
- Lilia Mompié
Lilia Mompié
as Dona Esmeralda
- Joaquina Odete
Joaquina Odete
as Deolinda
Lucrécia Paco
as Maria
- Jaime Julio
Jaime Julio
as Bomba
- Mónica Chilave
Mónica Chilave
as Senhora Mulwane
Key crew
Directed by Solveig Nordlund, written by Tommy Karlmark, Henning Mankell and Solveig Nordlund, produced by Solveig Nordlund.
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Chronicler of the Winds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Chronicler of the Winds – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Chronicler of the Winds?
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The main cast of Chronicler of the Winds (1998) includes Sérgio Titos, Francisco Chilengue, Avelino Manhiça, Adelino Branquinho and João Manja. The film was directed by Solveig Nordlund. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chronicler of the Winds released?
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Chronicler of the Winds was released on July 24, 1998 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Chronicler of the Winds worth watching?
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Chronicler of the Winds (1998) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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