The Oyster and the Wind (Portuguese: A Ostra e o Vento) is a 1997 Brazilian drama film directed by Walter Lima Jr., based on the book by Moacir C. Lopes.[2][3][4][5] It premiered at the 54th edition of the Venice Film Festival, where it competed in the main competition.[6][7]
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| Directed by | Walter Lima Jr. |
| Screenplay by | Walter Lima Jr. Flávio R. Tambellini |
| Based on | A Ostra e o Vento by Moacir C. Lopes |
| Produced by | Flávio R. Tambellini |
| Starring | Lima Duarte Fernando Torres Leandra Leal |
| Cinematography | Pedro Farkas |
| Edited by | Johnny Jardim |
| Distributed by | Ravina Produções |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Budget | R$ 2 million[1] |
Cast
edit- Lima Duarte as José
- Leandra Leal as Marcela
- Fernando Torres as Daniel
- Castrinho as Pepe
- Floriano Peixoto as Roberto
- Márcio Vito as Carrera
- Débora Bloch as Marcela's mother
- Hannah Brauer as Marcela child
Awards
edit1997: Biarritz Film Festival
- Best Actress (Leandra Leal) (won)
1997: Venice Film Festival
- Golden Lion (Nominee)
- CinemAvvenire Award (won)
1998: Fribourg International Film Festival
- Don Quixote Award (won)
1998: São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards
- Best Film
- Most Promising Actress (Leandra Leal) (won)
- Best Cinematography (Pedro Farkas) (won)
References
edit- ^ Agência Folha (July 22, 1997). "Walter Lima Jr. liberta 'A Ostra e o Vento'" (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ WH. "The Oyster and the Wind". Time Out. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ Gelder, Lawrence Van (30 January 1998). "Film in review". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "The Oyster and the Wind". TV Guide. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ INÁCIO ARAUJO (November 9, 2010). ""A Ostra e o Vento" é um belo filme de Walter Lima Jr" (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ Young, Deborah (22 September 1997). "The Oyster and the Wind". Variety. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ AMIR LABAKI (July 19, 1997). "Brasileiro "A Ostra e o Vento" concorre no Festival de Veneza" (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
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