Tall Shadows of the Wind
سایه های بلند باد
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bahman Farmanara
- Screenplay & Story
- Bahman Farmanara, Houshang Golshiri
- Original Score
- Ahmad Pezhman
- Original Title
- سایه های بلند باد
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Iran Biograph, Ministry of Arts and Culture, Telfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bahman Farmanara
Bahman Farmanara, Houshang Golshiri
Ahmad Pezhman
Ali Reza Zarrindast
Abbas Ganjavi
Bahman Farmanara
Department Leadership Roster
Abbas Ganjavi
Editor
Bahman Farmanara
Producer
Malek Jahan Khazai
Costume Design
Ali Reza Zarrindast
Director of Photography
Malek Jahan Khazai
Production Design
Bahman Farmanara
Director
Bahman Farmanara
Writer
Houshang Golshiri
Writer
Ahmad Pezhman
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tall Shadows of the Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Tall Shadows of the Wind includes Faramarz Gharibian, Saeed Nikpour, Kioomars Malek Motiee, Anik Shefrazian, Hossein Kasbian.
When was Tall Shadows of the Wind released and how long is it?
Tall Shadows of the Wind was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Tall Shadows of the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tall Shadows of the Wind was composed by Ahmad Pezhman.