Birds of Passage
Opening Film
Colombian submission
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.
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Opening Film
Colombian submission
2018
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