Los viajes del viento
The Wind Journeys
Ciro Guerra
Colombia/Germany/Argentina/The Netherlands, Drama, 2009
117 min, 35mm, Color
Spanish with English subtitles
Late in life, Ignacio sets out on a journey to return an accordion to its proper owner vowing never to play it again. Along the way, Ignacio begrudgingly accepts the company of a young dreamer named Fermín. Together they discover new ways of survival and the uniqueness of Colombian culture. Ignacio eventually tries to dissuade Fermín from becoming a traveling musician, as it will only lead to a life of sadness and solitude. However, Ignacio will have to face the fact that perhaps destiny has different plans for him and his pupil. Beautifully composed, with breathtaking cinematography capturing the beauty and diversity within Colombia, this film has won awards including the 2009 Award of the City of Rome (Festival de Cannes).
Regional Premiere
Ciro Guerra, born in Rio de Oro, Colombia graduated with a degree in Film and Television from the National University of Colombia. At the age of 20 he directed his first feature film, La sombra del caminante, which was selected at over three dozen international film festivals. It has also won numerous international awards including the 2005 Jury Prize for Best Debut Film at the Trieste Festival of Latin American Cinema. Los viajes del viento is his second feature film.
Producer: Christina Gallego, Diana Bustamante
Production Companies: Razor Films, Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul, Cine Ojo, Primer Plano, Marcelo Cespedes, Pascual Condito, Volya Films, Denis Vaslin, ZDF
Screenwriter: Ciro Guerra
Cinematographer: Paulo Andrés Pérez
Editor: Ivan Wild
Sound Design: José Jairo Florez
Music: Ivan Ocampo
Cast: Marciano Martínez, Yull Nunez
