The Mistral (1966)

Scenes of life and landscape in Provence where a chilly wind called the Mistral blows down the valley of the Rhône to the Mediterranean. The Provençal terrain is dry and parched; the infrequent clouds dissolve in the sky. Farm animals and townsfolk are accustomed to a struggle with the wind and its effects on a wedding, or mailing a letter. Erecting a palisade can lessen its force but the Mistral is inescapable.

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Summary Details
Running Time33 min
GenresDocumentary Short
FilmmakersRole
Joris Ivens Director
René Guyonnet Writer
Joris Ivens Writer
Antoine Duhamel Composer
Luc Ferrari Composer
Gilbert Duhalde Cinematographer
André Dumaître Cinematographer
Pierre Lhomme Cinematographer
CastRole
Roger Pigaut
Récitant/Narrator