Tall Shadows of the Wind
Tall Shadows of the Wind is one of the most talked-about Horror, Drama movies released in 1979, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
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.
