
Birds of Passage
A Film by Ciro Guerra & Cristina Gallego
Technical details : 2018 - Colombia, Mexico, Denmark, France - Drama - 35mm - 120 min.
Cast : Carmina Martinez, José Acosta - Natalia Reyes - Jhon Narvaez - Greider Meza - Jose Vicente Cote - Juan Bautista Martinez
Languages : Spanish
Producers : Cristina Gallego, Katrin Pors
SYNOPSIS
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.

Cannes Directors' Fortnight 2018
Opening Film


Oscars 2019
Colombian submission


Telluride 2018


Toronto IFF
2018

SYNOPSIS
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.