Chronicler of the Winds

6.319981h 33mDrama

Chronicler of the Winds (1998) is a drama film directed by Solveig Nordlund rated 6.3/10.

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.

Released: 1998-07-24

Duration: 1h 33m

Genre: Drama

Country: Belgium

Director: Solveig Nordlund

Writer: Tommy Karlmark, Solveig Nordlund, Henning Mankell

Cast: Sérgio Titos, Francisco Chilengue, Avelino Manhiça, Adelino Branquinho, João Manja, André Ruco

Production: Prole Filme, Avenida Produções, Torromfilm