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.

Released

1979-01-01

Genres

Horror, Drama

Runtime

110 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Bahman Farmanara

TMDB rating

5.6/10 from 9 votes