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.
| Release Date | March 19, 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Une histoire de vent | |
| Runtime | 1h 20min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Mandarin, English, French | |
| Original Language | French | |
| Production Countries | Germany, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | Air FranceCapi FilmsChannel Four FilmsLa Sept CinémaNederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS)NDRStichting NederlandsStudio Documentaire de ChineTF1 Films ProductionWDR | |