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.
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Tall Shadows of the Wind
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
May 10, 1979
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Horror, Drama
User Score
51%
Original Title
سایه های بلند باد
Production Companies
Iran Biograph, Ministry of Arts and Culture, Telfilm
Director
Bahman Farmanara
Description
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.
