To the Left of the Father

Kino International

Daughters of the Dust

Film.com's FREE movie of the week is "Daughters of the Dust." A film that portrays the unique culture of the Gullah people by focusing on the extended Peazant family as its members struggle with the decision to leave their island and move north. On the eve of their departure, memories of their Gullah history and its African roots come rising to the surface. Winner of Cinematography at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival.

Running Time: 171 mins. (V)

Country Of Origin: Brazil

starring: Selton Mello, Raul Cortez, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Simone Spoladore, Leonardo Medeiros, Caio Blat, Monica Nassif, Christiana Kalache, Renta Rizek, Denise Del Vecchio

director: Luiz Fernando Carvalho

In the 1940s, haunted by incestuous feelings towards his sister, Andre flees his village for Sao Paolo. After living there for awhile, his brother Pedro arrives to bring him home to the family farm. Though he dreads facing his strictly religious father, Andre finally agrees to return. His family welcomes him back with open arms, but still Andre struggles to make his own peace with his father and God.

Luiz Fernando Carvalho

Director

Selton Mello

Andre

Raul Cortez

Father

Juliana Carneiro da Cunha

Mother

Simone Spoladore

Ana

Leonardo Medeiros

Pedro