The Oyster and the Wind

The Oyster and the Wind (Portuguese: A Ostra e o Vento) is a 1997 Brazilian drama film directed by Walter Lima Jr., based on the book by Moacir C. Lopes.^[2][3][4][5] It premiered at the 54th edition of the Venice Film Festival, where it competed in the main competition.^[6][7]

The Oyster and the Wind
Directed by	Walter Lima Jr.
Screenplay by	Walter Lima Jr. Flávio R. Tambellini
Based on	A Ostra e o Vento by Moacir C. Lopes
Produced by	Flávio R. Tambellini
Starring	Lima Duarte Fernando Torres Leandra Leal
Cinematography	Pedro Farkas
Edited by	Johnny Jardim
Distributed by	Ravina Produções
Release date	September 26, 1997 (1997-09-26) (Brazil)
Running time	112 minutes
Country	Brazil
Language	Portuguese
Budget	R$ 2 million[1]

Cast

• Lima Duarte as José
• Leandra Leal as Marcela
• Fernando Torres as Daniel
• Castrinho as Pepe
• Floriano Peixoto as Roberto
• Márcio Vito as Carrera
• Débora Bloch as Marcela's mother
• Hannah Brauer as Marcela child

Awards

1997: Biarritz Film Festival

1. Best Actress (Leandra Leal) (won)

1997: Venice Film Festival

1. Golden Lion (Nominee)
2. CinemAvvenire Award (won)

1998: Fribourg International Film Festival

1. Don Quixote Award (won)

1998: São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards

1. Best Film
2. Most Promising Actress (Leandra Leal) (won)
3. Best Cinematography (Pedro Farkas) (won)