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The Valley (Obscured by Clouds)
The Valley (Obscured by Clouds)
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782 Ratings

THE VALLEY (OBSCURED BY CLOUDS)

La vallée

Directed by Barbet Schroeder
France, 1972
Action, Drama, Adventure, Cult

Synopsis

When Viviane, a chic young diplomat’s wife, meets an intriguing adventurer and his hippy friends in the wilds of Papua New Guinea, different worlds collide. The group, led by enigmatic visionary Gaetan, convince Viviane to join their expedition in search of a mysterious uncharted valley.

Synopsis

When Viviane, a chic young diplomat’s wife, meets an intriguing adventurer and his hippy friends in the wilds of Papua New Guinea, different worlds collide. The group, led by enigmatic visionary Gaetan, convince Viviane to join their expedition in search of a mysterious uncharted valley.

Our take

Schroeder’s cult second feature is a mesmerizing docu-drama about the counterculture’s search for paradise. Set to a haunting Pink Floyd score, and starring Rivette icon Bulle Ogier, the film explores uncharted territories, the ethics of free love, and the West’s flawed pursuit of transcendence.