The Lovers' Wind (1978)
- Original title
- Le vent des amoureux
- Directed by
- Albert Lamorisse
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- France
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Rating
- 7.6 of 10 from 5 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This documentary showcases the vast and varied landscapes of Iran captured from the air. It follows the flight of a hot air balloon across deserts, mountains, and ancient cities. The film becomes a tribute to its director who died while making it.
lyricalcontemplativeserenebittersweetawe-inspiringmelancholicvisually poeticposthumous
What happens
The Lovers' Wind (French: Le Vent des amoureux) is a 1978 French documentary film directed by Albert Lamorisse about the landscape of Iran. Lamorisse was killed in a helicopter crash while filming the documentary, during a helicopter-tour of Iran. His widow and son completed the film, based on his production notes, and released the film eight years later. It was nominated for a posthumous Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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