Tall Shadows of the Wind (1979)

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.

• Release Date: 1979-01-01
• Runtime: 1h 50min
• Production Company: Iran Biograph
• Production Country: Iran
• Director: Bahman Farmanara