Windward

A quiet, contemplative gaze at a stark island landscape and the young lives moving through it, rewarding patience more than plot.

Directed by

Sharon Lockhart

Genres

Documentary

Overview

Filmed on Fogo Island, Windward unfolds across the landscape—its distinctive geological formations, climate, and austere beauty—through delicate portrayals of youth.

How it feels

Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Nature, coming-of-age, isolation, environment

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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