O Vento Assobiando nas Gruas (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Nation: Portugal, Switzerland
Alternative Title: The Fortunate Ones, Le Vent qui siffle dans les grues
Director: Jeanne Waltz
Writer: Lídia Jorge, Jeanne Waltz
Production & Genre
Producer: producer: Joana Ferreira, Isabel Machado, Elena Tatti
associate producer: Thierry Spicher
Companies: Box Productions, C.R.I.M. Produções
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: arrested development, construction worker, independent film, mental health, portugal, wild child
Story
In 'O Vento Assobiando nas Gruas', set in the Algarve region of Portugal during the late 90s, we follow Milene, a vibrant young woman who, despite having a slight mental handicap, leads a full life. After her grandmother's death, Milene divides her time between her wealthy family and a Cape Verdean family she befriended during this difficult period. The wind that 'whistles in the cranes' serves as a metaphor for the world of these two families as they navigate Portugal's recent past.
Summary
'O Vento Assobiando nas Gruas', an independent Portuguese-Swiss drama set against the backdrop of Portugal's late 90s, explores themes of mental health and arrested development through its protagonist Milene. Despite a slight intellectual disability, Milene is a spirited young woman navigating her life between two families—the wealthy notables she's born into, and the Cape Verdean family who've taken her under their wing after her grandmother's passing. The film offers insights into Portugal's recent past while exploring themes of identity, belonging, and resilience.
