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The Turning Wind

6.919621h 18mMovieDrama

In Bahia, an educated black man returns to his home fishing village to try and free people from mysticism, in particular the Candomblé religion, which he considers a factor of political and social oppression, with tragic outcome.

DirectorGlauber Rocha
WritersGlauber Rocha·Luiz Paulino dos Santos
ProducersRex Schindler·Braga Neto

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Glauber Rocha

APAntônio Pitanga
Antônio Pitanga
Firmino
LMLuiza Maranhão
Luiza Maranhão
Cota
LCLucy de Carvalho
Lucy de Carvalho
Naína
AT
Aldo Teixeira
Aruã
LSLídio Silva
Lídio Silva
Mestre
EA
Edmundo Albuquerque
FB
Francisco dos Santos Brito
HO
Hélio de Oliveira
AS
Antônio Carlos dos Santos
JG
João Gama
Vicente
MG
Milton Gaúcho
FJ
Fred Júnior

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The Turning Wind — streaming FAQ

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The Turning Wind is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Turning Wind on Netflix?

No, The Turning Wind is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

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The Turning Wind is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.