The Mistral

APPROPIATE

1966 / 33min.

Rating7.2

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

Dutch documentary filmmaker Joris Ivens follows the course of the famous wind as it originates in the Alps and finds its way to the Mediterranean Sea. Natural sounds and creative camera work provide a mood film showing the effect of the fury of the wind on the life of southern France.

Directors

Actors

Roger Pigaut

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