The Boy and the Wind

The Boy and the Wind

The fascination with the force of the wind in the city of Bela Vista unites Zeca da Curva and José Roberto Nery.

Directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen

Produced by Carlos Hugo Christensen Produções Cinematográficas

1967104 min8.0 / 10

A haunting, ambiguous tale of an intimate bond between two men disrupted by small-town suspicion and a mysterious disappearance, blending magical realism with social tragedy.

A young engineer on holiday gets involved with a boy who has a strange relationship with the wind. Their close friendship arouses suspicion in the small town. When the boy disappears, the engineer is accused of murdering him.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Boy and the Wind sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Boy and the Wind scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does The Boy and the Wind end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Boy and the Wind violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Boy and the Wind easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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93/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity88

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Surprise97

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Love96

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