Chronicler of the Winds (1998)
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.
Release Date: 1998-07-24
Runtime: 93 minutes
Director: Solveig Nordlund
Top Cast
- Sérgio Titos as Nélio
- Francisco Chilengue as Nacimento
- Avelino Manhiça as Mandioca
- Adelino Branquinho as Senhor Castigo
- João Manja as José
- André Ruco as Tristeza
- Casimiro Nbusse as Cobra
- Lilia Mompié as Dona Esmeralda
- Joaquina Odete as Deolinda
- Lucrécia Paco as Maria
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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