Who Has Seen the Wind (1977 film)

Who Has Seen the Wind
Directed by Allan Winton King
Produced by Pierre Lamy
Allan Winton King
Written by Patricia Watson
Based on Who Has Seen the Wind
by W. O. Mitchell
Starring Brian Painchaud
Douglas Junor
Patricia Hamilton
Gordon Pinsent
Helen Shaver
José Ferrer
Music by Eldon Rathburn
Cinematography Richard Leiterman
Edited by Arla Saare
Distributed by Astral Films (Canada); Janus Films (U.S.)
Release date
 October 20, 1977 (Arcola, Saskatchewan)
Running time
 100 min.
Country Canada
Language English

Who Has Seen the Wind is a Canadian drama film, released in 1977. Directed by Allan King and written by Patricia Watson, the film is an adaptation of W. O. Mitchell's influential novel Who Has Seen the Wind. It was the first narrative feature film ever directed by King, who was previously known primarily as a documentary filmmaker.[1]

The film stars Brian Painchaud as Brian O'Connall, with a supporting cast including Douglas Junor, Patricia Hamilton, Gordon Pinsent, Helen Shaver, Chappelle Jaffe, Charmion King, Leslie Carlson and José Ferrer.

Although Painchaud received positive critical attention for his performance, it was the only film he ever made before his death in 1986.

Synopsis

The story revolves around Brian (Brian Painchaud), a young boy who lives a magical life on the Canadian prairies catching prairie dogs and playing with friends. The magic ends when his father (Gordon Pinsent) falls ill, and he witnesses the harsh realities of adult life. This coming-of-age story provides a poignant look at life on the prairies during the Great Depression.[2][3]

Awards

Nominated for a Gold Hugo (Best Feature) at the 1978 Chicago International Film Festival. The film won the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television's Golden Reel Award in 1978 as the top-grossing Canadian film of the previous year.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Allan King, 79: Pioneer filmmaker directed Warrendale". Toronto Star, June 16, 2009.
  2. ↑ Morris, Peter (1984). The Film Companion. Toronto: Irwin Publishing. pp. 133–134. ISBN 0 7725 1505 0.
  3. ↑ Clandfield, David (1987). Canadian Film. Toronto: Oxford University Press. p. 52. ISBN 0 19 540581 1.


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