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The Boy and the Wind (O Menino e o Vento) [35mm] + Introduction by curator Alex Davidson (15*)

Queer 60s

,Cinema 1
A black and white film still showing two young men hugging by a tree

A boy disappears in a rural Brazilian community and all fingers point to a stranger in town in Carlos Hugo Christensen’s extraordinary magical realist drama.

To the horror of the locals of a small rural Brazilian community, handsome engineer Jose (Ênio Gonçalves), an accused child murderer, is back in town and on trial following the disappearance of teenager Zeca (Luiz Fernando Ianelli). As homophobic lies and accusations fly, we gradually learn more about the man and the boy, and the latter’s extraordinary connection to the strong winds that blow through the town.

A plot synopsis of The Boy and the Wind cannot do justice to what follows, with incredible set pieces and an appropriately dramatic conclusion. The film remains an outstanding, magical realist depiction of queerness that still fascinates today.

Tagged with: Cinema Queer 60s

In Portuguese with English subtitles

Film information
  • Release year   1967
  • Country of origin   Brazil
  • Director   Carlos Hugo Christensen
  • Runtime   1hr 44mins

Queer 60s

Cinema 1

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.