A Tale of the Wind
Une histoire de vent
Synopsis
It is an autobiographical fiction starring Ivens as an old man who has spent his life trying to "tame the wind and harness the sea" by capturing them on film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 25, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
- Screenplay & Story
- Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Joris Ivens
- Original Score
- Michel Portal
- Original Title
- Une histoire de vent
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Air France, Capi Films, Channel Four Films, La Sept Cinéma, Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS), NDR, Stichting Nederlands, Studio Documentaire de Chine, TF1 Films Production, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Joris Ivens
Michel Portal
Jacques Loiseleux, Thierry Arbogast
Geneviève Louveau
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Ivens
Director
Geneviève Louveau
Editor
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Director
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Screenplay
Joris Ivens
Screenplay
Jacques Loiseleux
Director of Photography
Thierry Arbogast
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tale of the Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Tale of the Wind about?
It is an autobiographical fiction starring Ivens as an old man who has spent his life trying to "tame the wind and harness the sea" by capturing them on film.
Who directed A Tale of the Wind?
A Tale of the Wind was directed by Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens.
Who stars in A Tale of the Wind?
The principal cast of A Tale of the Wind includes Joris Ivens, Liu Zhuang, Wang Delong, Wang Hong, Fu Dalin.
When was A Tale of the Wind released and how long is it?
A Tale of the Wind was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Tale of the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Tale of the Wind was composed by Michel Portal.