search Filmfest by ... Film/Event Country Language Date Location Film Series

----------

The Wind Journeys

CIRO GUERRA
Colombia, Netherlands, Argentina, Germany, 2009, 117 minutes, Color
In Person: Director Ciro Guerra

A musician and his would-be disciple traverse northern Colombia in this picturesque saga that is as much a sonic expedition as a geographic one. Having just buried his wife, despondent Ignacio sets out to return his instrument—a distinctive horned accordion—to his teacher. Following Ignacio, without the older man's consent, is an eager youngster who wants to learn to play music. The two become closer as they cross deserts, lakes, and mountains en route to the Caribbean coast. They encounter multiple duels, some fought with fists or knives and others with music—the equivalent of American jazzmen's "cutting contests." Writer-director Ciro Guerra guides a tour of Colombia's musical heritage that includes Iberian accordion, African drums, and Indian flute, as well as the national song, the Vallenato. Beautifully composed widescreen images capture the vast landscapes, which are as diverse as the music the film passionately celebrates. —Mark Jenkins

In Spanish with English subtitles

Co-Presented with:

Trailers may not have subtitles but all of our foreign language films do.
Having trouble viewing the trailer? See it here.

Submit your film       Contact us       Print sources       Past festivals