Tall Shadows of the Wind

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.

Country:

Iran

Genre:

Horror,

Drama

Duration:

110 minutes

Year:

1979

Director:

Bahman Farmanara

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Company:

Iran Biograph,

Ministry of Arts and Culture,

Telfilm

Cast:

Abdollah

Headmaster

Doctor

Soghra

Crew:

Producer

Director of Photography

Editor

Production Design

Costume Design