The Valley (1972)

Obscured by clouds

The Valley (1972) poster

Viviane, a French Consul's wife, is in New Guinea to find exotic feathers for export to Paris. She encounters four European travelers who are en route to "La Vallée": The Valley, high in the Guinean mountains, is shown on maps as 'obscured by clouds' and is beyond their previous experiences. Viviane joins their trek to find rare feathers and soon becomes entwined in their journey. Their extended stay with the Mapuga tribe brings a denouement between western and indigenous values before their final quest toward the 'Valley of the Gods'.

Director: Barbet Schroeder
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Wright, Roger Waters, Nick Mason
Cinematography: Néstor Almendros
Editing: Denise de Casabianca
Production: SNC, Circle Associates Ltd., Les Films du Losange
Country: France
Language: Français, English
Original Language: fr

Keywords

papua new guinea, pink floyd

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Valley about?
Viviane, a French Consul's wife, is in New Guinea to find exotic feathers for export to Paris. She encounters four European travelers who are en route to "La Vallée": The Valley, high in the Guinean mountains, is shown on maps as 'obscured by clouds' and is beyond their previous experiences. Viviane joins their trek to find rare feathers and soon becomes entwined in their journey. Their extended stay with the Mapuga tribe brings a denouement between western and indigenous values before their final quest toward the 'Valley of the Gods'.
Who directed The Valley?
The Valley was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Who stars in The Valley?
The Valley stars Bulle Ogier, Michael Gothard, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Valérie Lagrange, Monique Giraudy, Jérôme Beauvarlet.
How long is The Valley?
The Valley has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Valley?
The Valley is a Drama film.
Where was The Valley produced?
The Valley was produced in France.