The Wind Rose

The Wind Rose

The Wind Rose

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The Wind Rose

1957

1h 44m

5.0(2 votes)

Drama

Documentary

Overview

An international anthology about the struggles of female workers around the world.

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Yves Montand

Yves (archive footage)

Yves Montand

Acting

Simone Signoret

Jeanine (archive footage)

Simone Signoret

Acting

Vanja Orico

Ana (Brazilian Segment) (archive footage)

Vanja Orico

Acting

Marlene França

Retirante (Brazilian Segment) (archive footage)

Marlene França

Acting

Aracy Cardoso

Retirante grávida (Brazilian Segment) (archive footage)

Aracy Cardoso

Acting

Aurélio Teixeira

Motorista (Brazilian Segment) (archive footage)

Aurélio Teixeira

Acting

Miguel Torres

Operário (Brazilian Segment) (archive footage)

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Acting

Valdo César

Capataz (Brazilian Segment) (archive footage)

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Acting

Armida Gianassi

Giovanna (Italian Segment) (archive footage)

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Acting

Carla Pozzi

(Italian Segment) (archive footage)

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Acting

Angela Brunner

Narrator (voice)

Angela Brunner

Acting

Helene Weigel

Narrator - Prolog (voice)

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