In the shadow of the wind
In the shadow of the wind
In the shadow of the wind is a Quebecois drama directed by Yves Simoneau, released in 1987. Adapted from the novel by Anne Hébert, the film takes place in a fictional village in the Gaspé Peninsula during the 1930s. It was filmed primarily on Bonaventure Island in the Rocher Percé Regional County Municipality.
A young man, Stevens Brown, returns to his hometown after five years in exile. His return unsettles the community, rekindling buried family tensions and hidden desires. As he tries to win back Olivia, his cousin, passionate dramas unfold, leading to violent and tragic events. The story, steeped in mystery and sensuality, explores the destructive power of desire and the secrets of an insular village.
