A Tale of the Wind_
It is an autobiographical fiction starring Ivens as an old man who has spent his life trying to "tame the wind and harness the sea" by capturing them on film.
Starring
Joris Ivens, Liu Zhuang, Wang Delong
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Tale of the Wind was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
It is an autobiographical fiction starring Ivens as an old man who has spent his life trying to "tame the wind and harness the sea" by capturing them on film.
A Tale of the Wind is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (12)
Joris Ivens
Self
LZ
Liu Zhuang
WD
Wang Delong
WH
Wang Hong
FD
Fu Dalin
LG
Liu Guilian
Chen Zhijian
ZQ
Zou Qiaoyu
PS
Paul Sergent
LH
Liu Hongyiu
Self - Interpreter (uncredited)
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Self (uncredited)
HH
Henxiang Han
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (32 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Tale of the Wind about?
It is an autobiographical fiction starring Ivens as an old man who has spent his life trying to "tame the wind and harness the sea" by capturing them on film.
How long is A Tale of the Wind?
A Tale of the Wind has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in A Tale of the Wind?
The cast of A Tale of the Wind includes Joris Ivens, Liu Zhuang, Wang Delong, Wang Hong, Fu Dalin.
What is the rating of A Tale of the Wind?
A Tale of the Wind has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 32 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary