The Valley (Obscured by Clouds) (1973)
Directed by Barbet Schroeder
Genres - Action, Adventure |
Sub-Genres - Adventure Drama, Erotic Drama, Psychological Drama |
Run Time - 105 min. |
Countries - France |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
An early film by director Barbet Schroeder, La Vallée stars Bulle Ogier as the wife of a diplomat who embarks on a journey through the jungles of New Guinea in order to locate a rarely seen type of bird feather. During the course of her quest, she meets up with a group of free-spirited hippies who are seeking their own personal Shangri-la. She becomes involved in their alternative lifestyle; however, their idea world comes crashing down when they begin to interact with a local native tribe. Future Oscar winner Nestor Almendros's cinematography and the counter-culture attitudes helped make this film a success in art-house theaters.
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bird-watching, husband-and-wife, jungle, native, tribe, flower-children, spiritual