Tall Shadows of the Wind
Jan 01, 1979 · 1h 50m
Director
Bahman FarmanaraOverview
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.
Cast of Tall Shadows of the Wind
Crew of Tall Shadows of the Wind
About Tall Shadows of the Wind
What is Tall Shadows of the Wind about?
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…
When was Tall Shadows of the Wind released?
Tall Shadows of the Wind was released on January 1, 1979.
How long is Tall Shadows of the Wind?
Tall Shadows of the Wind runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Who directed Tall Shadows of the Wind?
Tall Shadows of the Wind was directed by Bahman Farmanara.
Who is in the cast of Tall Shadows of the Wind?
The cast of Tall Shadows of the Wind includes Faramarz Gharibian (Abdollah), Saeed Nikpour (Headmaster), Kioomars Malek Motiee (Doctor), Anik Shefrazian (Soghra) and Hossein Kasbian.