Chronicler of the Winds

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.

Cast

Sérgio Titos

Nélio

Francisco Chilengue

Nacimento

Avelino Manhiça

Mandioca

Adelino Branquinho

Senhor Castigo

João Manja

José

André Ruco

Tristeza

Casimiro Nbusse

Cobra

Lilia Mompié

Dona Esmeralda

Joaquina Odete

Deolinda

Lucrécia Paco

Maria

Jaime Julio

Bomba

Mónica Chilave

Senhora Mulwane