The Valley
La Vallée
“Obscured by clouds”
Synopsis
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'.
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La Vallée - Obscured by Clouds (Pink Floyd)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbet Schroeder
- Original Score
- David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright
- Original Title
- La Vallée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- SNC, Circle Associates Ltd., Les Films du Losange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbet Schroeder
Barbet Schroeder, Paul Gégauff
David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright
Néstor Almendros
Denise de Casabianca
Mike Kaplan, Michel Chanderli, Barbet Schroeder, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Department Leadership Roster
Barbet Schroeder
Director
Mike Kaplan
Producer
Denise de Casabianca
Editor
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
David Gilmour
Original Music Composer
Roger Waters
Original Music Composer
Nick Mason
Original Music Composer
Richard Wright
Original Music Composer
Barbet Schroeder
Screenplay
Barbet Schroeder
Producer
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Valley
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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 principal cast of The Valley includes Bulle Ogier, Michael Gothard, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Valérie Lagrange, Monique Giraudy.
When was The Valley released and how long is it?
The Valley was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Valley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Valley was composed by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Valley?
The Valley holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).