Cristina Gallego

Cristina Gallego is a Colombian producer, writer and director. She made her directorial debut with BIRDS OF PASSAGE, which she codirected with Ciro Guerra. The film premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. It was selected as the Colombian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, making the December shortlist.

Birds Of Passage

A film by Ciro Guerra & Cristina Gallego

2018 - France/Colombia/Denmark/Mexico - Drama

In the 70s, as the american youth embraces hippie culture, marijuana bonanza hits Colombia, quickly turning farmers into seasoned businessmen. In the Guajira desert, a Wayuu indigenous family takes a leading role in this new venture, and discovers the perks of wealth and power. But when greed, passion, and honour blend together, a fratricidal war breaks out and will soon put their family, their lives and their ancestral traditions at stake.