Wind Vane (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, Wind Vane is a documentary film directed by Chris Welsby, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Two cameras mounted on tripods with wind vane attachments were positioned about 50 feet apart along an axis of 45 degrees to the direction of the wind. Both cameras were free to pan through 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. There are three continuous 100 foot takes for each screen. The movements of the two cameras, which were filming simultaneously, were controlled by the wind strength and direction.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Wind Vane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wind Vane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wind Vane tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wind Vane (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wind Vane change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wind Vane worth watching?
- Wind Vane holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Wind Vane released?
- Wind Vane was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.