The Valley
“Obscured by clouds”
Viviane, a French Consul's wife, is in New Guinea to find exotic feathers for export to Paris. She encounters four European travelers who are en route to "La Vallée": The Valley, high in the Guinean mountains, is shown on maps as 'obscured by clouds' and is beyond their previous experiences. Viviane joins their trek to find rare feathers and soon becomes entwined in their journey. Their extended stay with the Mapuga tribe brings a denouement between western and indigenous values before their final quest toward the 'Valley of the Gods'.
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Cast
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Bulle Ogier
Vivian
Known for
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Venus Beauty Institute
Michael Gothard
Olivier
Known for
Jack the Ripper
For Your Eyes Only
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Gaëtan
Known for
Weekend
Confidentially Yours
Valérie Lagrange
Hermine
Known for
A Man and a Woman
Up to His Ears
Monique Giraudy
Monique
Also in
Jupiter
Rockpalast
Jérôme Beauvarlet
Yann
No other roles listed
Barbet Schroeder Director · Roger Waters Composer David Gilmour Composer
First release July 11, 1972 · Produced in France · Languages English, French
Production
SNC
Production
Circle Associates Ltd.
Production
Les Films du Losange
Production
Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie (SNC)
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France
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Original title
La Vallée
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
English · French
Release dates
France · July 11, 1972
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Czechia
March 30, 2023 · Theatrical
Italy
August 30, 1972 · Premiere · Venice Film Festival
Portugal
April 17, 1975 · Theatrical
Sweden
October 8, 1973 · Theatrical
United Kingdom
February 14, 2011 · Physical · DVD / Blu-ray
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