The Valley (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1972, The Valley is a drama film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 105 minutes. “Obscured by clouds” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Viviane, a French Consul's wife, is in New Guinea to find exotic feathers for export to Paris. She encounters four European travelers who are en route to "La Vallée": The Valley, high in the Guinean mountains, is shown on maps as 'obscured by clouds' and is beyond their previous experiences. Viviane joins their trek to find rare feathers and soon becomes entwined in their journey. Their extended stay with the Mapuga tribe brings a denouement between western and indigenous values before their final quest toward the 'Valley of the Gods'.
Who’s in it. The Valley stars Bulle Ogier as Vivian, Michael Gothard as Olivier, Jean-Pierre Kalfon as Gaëtan and Valérie Lagrange as Hermine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Valley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Valley page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Valley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Valley (1972)?
- In GB, The Valley is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Valley worth watching?
- The Valley holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Valley?
- The Valley stars Bulle Ogier, Michael Gothard, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Valérie Lagrange and Monique Giraudy.
- When was The Valley released?
- The Valley was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.