Tall Shadows of the Wind (1979)

Tall Shadows of the Wind (1979) poster

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.

Director: Bahman Farmanara
Genre: Horror, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ahmad Pezhman
Cinematography: Ali Reza Zarrindast
Editing: Abbas Ganjavi
Production: Iran Biograph, Ministry of Arts and Culture, Telfilm
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa

Keywords

scarecrow, driver

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 to terrorize them.
Who directed Tall Shadows of the Wind?
Tall Shadows of the Wind was directed by Bahman Farmanara.
Who stars in Tall Shadows of the Wind?
Tall Shadows of the Wind stars Faramarz Gharibian, Saeed Nikpour, Kioomars Malek Motiee, Anik Shefrazian, Hossein Kasbian, Atash Khayyer.
How long is Tall Shadows of the Wind?
Tall Shadows of the Wind has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Tall Shadows of the Wind?
Tall Shadows of the Wind is a Horror, Drama film.
Where was Tall Shadows of the Wind produced?
Tall Shadows of the Wind was produced in Iran.