Birds Of Passage

Cannes Directors' Fortnight 2018
Opening Film
Oscars 2019
Colombian submission
Telluride 2018
Toronto IFF
2018

Birds Of Passage

A Film by Ciro Guerra & Cristina Gallego

2018 - France/Colombia/Denmark/Mexico - Drama - 35mm - 120 min.

with Carmina Martinez , José Acosta , Natalia Reyes , Jhon Narvaez , Greider Meza , Jose Vicente Cote & Juan Bautista Martinez

Language: Spanish
Produced by Cristina Gallego & Katrin Pors

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.

In Collection:
Cannes Directors' Fortnight 2018
Opening Film
Oscars 2019
Colombian submission
Telluride 2018
Toronto IFF
2018

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