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The Lovers’ Wind (1978): Cast

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The Lovers’ Wind is a 1978 documentary directed by Albert Lamorisse, starring Manuchehr Anvar as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.

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The Lovers’ Wind (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Director
Albert Lamorisse
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Lovers’ Wind About?

The premise of The Lovers’ Wind without spoilers.

The film is a French documentary capturing Iran’s varied landscapes, originally directed by Albert Lamorisse in 1970. While conducting a helicopter survey of the country, Lamorisse was killed in a crash, leaving the project unfinished. Guided by his production notes, his widow completed and released the film eight years later, in 1978.

The Lovers’ Wind Themes & Keywords

· 41 tags
  • birdsong
  • economy
  • philosophy
  • bazaar
  • nationalism
  • unity
  • pipeline
  • oil
  • sea
  • port
  • caspian sea
  • tehran iran
+29 more
  • shiraz
  • persian gulf
  • islam
  • persian rug
  • paternalism
  • zoroastrian
  • hell
  • heaven
  • earth
  • soil
  • water
  • fire
  • nature
  • death
  • desert
  • bird
  • atheism
  • symbolism
  • wind
  • isfahan
  • persepolis
  • iran music
  • iranian history
  • ancient iran
  • landscape
  • narration poetic
  • narrator
  • helicopter shot
  • land
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Cast & crew

The Lovers’ Wind Cast & Characters

Manuchehr Anvar plays Narrator in The Lovers’ Wind. Directed by Albert Lamorisse.

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More from Albert Lamorisse

More films directed by Albert Lamorisse: Circus Angel, The Red Balloon and Bim, the Little Donkey.

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The Lovers’ Wind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Lovers’ Wind, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Lovers’ Wind?

The Lovers’ Wind runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was The Lovers’ Wind released?

The Lovers’ Wind was released on December 1, 1978.

Who directed The Lovers’ Wind?

The Lovers’ Wind was directed by Albert Lamorisse.

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Who is in the cast of The Lovers’ Wind?

The Lovers’ Wind stars Manuchehr Anvar as Narrator.

Does The Lovers’ Wind have a post-credit scene?

No. The Lovers’ Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Lovers’ Wind in?

The original language of The Lovers’ Wind is Persian.

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