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. It premiered at the 54th edition of the Venice Film Festival, where it competed in the main competition.

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 Best Actress (Leandra Leal) (won)

1997: Venice Film Festival Golden Lion (Nominee) CinemAvvenire Award (won)

1998: Fribourg International Film Festival Don Quixote Award (won)

1998: São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards Best Film Most Promising Actress (Leandra Leal) (won) Best Cinematography (Pedro Farkas) (won)

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