Tall Shadows of the Wind
Original title: سایه های بلند باد
5.2/ 10IMDb6.77
19791h 50m
Overview
Based on a short story by Houshang Golshiri, this film centers on mysterious and chilling events that take place in a village. A group of superstitious inhabitants have erected a scarecrow for protection but soon find themselves terrorized by it. Made at the end of the Shah’s reign, the film offers a metaphorical reflection on power relations — how people create their own idols who turn around to terrorize them.
Top-billed cast
- FFereydoon Yoosefi
- MMehri Mehrinia
- SSami Tahasuni
- AAnik Shefrazian
- AAgha Jan Rafii
- EEsmail Mohammadi
- HHossein Kasbian
- AAtash Khayyer
- MMinoo Abrishami
- KKioomars Malek Motiee
Crew
- Director
- Bahman Farmanara
- Writers
- Houshang Golshiri, Bahman Farmanara
- Producer
- Bahman Farmanara
- Production
- Iran Biograph, Ministry of Arts and Culture, Telfilm
Frequently asked questions
What is Tall Shadows of the Wind rated?
Tall Shadows of the Wind has an audience rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 7 votes.
Who directed Tall Shadows of the Wind?
Tall Shadows of the Wind was directed by Bahman Farmanara.
When was Tall Shadows of the Wind released?
Tall Shadows of the Wind was released in 1979.
