Overview

In Bahia, an educated black man returns to his home fishing village to try and free people from mysticism, in particular the Candomblé religion, which he considers a factor of political and social oppression, with tragic outcome.

Cast

Antônio Pitanga, Luiza Maranhão, Lucy de Carvalho, Aldo Teixeira, Lídio Silva, Edmundo Albuquerque, Francisco dos Santos Brito, Hélio de Oliveira

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What is "The Turning Wind" about?

In Bahia, an educated black man returns to his home fishing village to try and free people from mysticism, in particular the Candomblé religion, which he considers a factor of political and social oppression, with tragic outcome.

When was "The Turning Wind" released?

The Turning Wind was released in 1962.

Who stars in "The Turning Wind"?

The cast includes Antônio Pitanga, Luiza Maranhão, Lucy de Carvalho, Aldo Teixeira.