The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor
Produced by Participant, BBC Film
An inspiring true story of a young innovator overcoming poverty and family conflict through ingenuity and determination to save his community.
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
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Questions people ask
Does The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
