The Turning Wind (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1962, The Turning Wind is a drama film directed by Glauber Rocha, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Turning Wind stars Antônio Pitanga as Firmino, Luiza Maranhão as Cota, Lucy de Carvalho as Naína and Aldo Teixeira as Aruã, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Turning Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Turning Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Turning Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Turning Wind (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Turning Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Turning Wind worth watching?
- The Turning Wind holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Turning Wind?
- The Turning Wind stars Antônio Pitanga, Luiza Maranhão, Lucy de Carvalho, Aldo Teixeira and Lídio Silva.
- When was The Turning Wind released?
- The Turning Wind was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.