People of the Wind (1976)

There are two hundred miles of impassable mountains to cross. There are no towns, no roads, no bridges. There is no turning back.

People of the Wind (1976) poster

The Bakhtiari migration is one of the most hazardous tests of human endurance known to mankind. Every year, 500,000 men, women and children — along with one million animals — struggle for eight grueling weeks to scale the massive Zagros Mountains — a range which is as high as the Alps and as broad as Switzerland — to reach their summer pastures.

Director: Anthony Howarth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Mike Dodds
Editing: Carolyn Hicks
Production: Carolyn Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

mountain, endurance

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Anthony Howarth
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is People of the Wind about?
The Bakhtiari migration is one of the most hazardous tests of human endurance known to mankind. Every year, 500,000 men, women and children — along with one million animals — struggle for eight grueling weeks to scale the massive Zagros Mountains — a range which is as high as the Alps and as broad as Switzerland — to reach their summer pastures.
Who directed People of the Wind?
People of the Wind was directed by Anthony Howarth.
Who stars in People of the Wind?
People of the Wind stars James Mason, Shusha Guppy, Anthony Howarth.
How long is People of the Wind?
People of the Wind has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is People of the Wind?
People of the Wind is a Documentary film.
Where was People of the Wind produced?
People of the Wind was produced in United States of America.