Who Has Seen the Wind (1977 film)

Who Has Seen the Wind is a 1977 Canadian drama film directed by Allan King, based on the novel of the same name by W. O. Mitchell. The film stars Brian Hill, Douglas Mackinnon, Patricia Hamilton, and Charmion King.

The story revolves around Brian O’Connal, a young boy growing up on the Canadian prairies in the 1930s. He grapples with fundamental questions about life, death, and faith as he observes the natural world and the events unfolding around him, including the deaths of animals and people he knows. The film explores themes of childhood innocence, the search for meaning in a vast and often harsh landscape, and the contrast between traditional religious beliefs and a more personal understanding of the world. It captures the beauty and the challenges of life on the Canadian prairies during the Great Depression.