La Vallée/The Valley (aka “ The Valley, Obscured By Clouds“) is a French film directed by Barbet Schroeder, starring Bulle Ogier and Jean-Pierre Kalfon. In the film Bulle Ogier portrays a woman who goes on a strange voyage of self-discovery through the New Guinea bush. Pink Floyd created the soundtrack for The Valley Obscured By Clouds and later released the music as the album, Obscured by Clouds.
“Lush, sensual, and aurally hypnotic, this renowned cult classic from Barbet Schroeder (Barfly, Reversal of Fortune, More, Maitresse) was shot by the legendary Nestor Almendros, and scored by Pink Floyd. Set in the rainforest of New Guinea, a restless diplomat’s wife, played by Bulle Ogier (Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Maitresse), goes in search of a rare bird’s priceless feathers. In the process she meets up with a group of hippies seeking spiritual and sexual enlightenment. Together they are transformed when they encounter the indigenous Mapuga tribesman and the secret “valley of the gods.” (Gary Tooze dvdbeaver.com)
Flickhead: La Vallée -includes an interview with Barbet Schroeder by Bertrand Tavernier (in English)
