Albert Lamorisse was killed during shooting this movie (he fell out of a helicopter) and the movie was completed and edited using his notes.
The Iranian Photographer Mahmoud Noorbakhsh and Albert Lamorisse's own Son were Drop out of the Chopper Just Before the Tragic Accident, so They were Saved.
Official submission of Iran for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 51th Academy Awards in 1979, but Instead Received a nomination in 'Best Documentary, Features' Category.
3 Years After Albert Lamorisse's Tragic Death his Wife Returned to Iran to Complete her Husband's Unfinished Work, She edited the Film.
This is Iran's Last Official Submission to Oscars Before Islamic Revolution. The Next One was 'Through the Olive Trees' 16 Years Later in 1995.