The Wind Journeys
| The Wind Journeys | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ciro Guerra |
| Written by | Ciro Guerra |
| Produced by | Diana Bustamante Cristina Gallego |
| Starring | Marciano Martínez Yull Núñez |
| Cinematography | Paulo Andrés Pérez |
| Edited by | Iván Wild |
| Music by | Iván 'Tito' Ocampo |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Cineplex |
Release date |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Countries | Colombia Germany Netherlands Argentina |
| Languages | Spanish, Bantu, Wayuunaiki, Arhuaco |
The Wind Journeys (Spanish: Los viajes del viento) is a 2009 Colombian film written and directed by Ciro Guerra. It was filmed in 80 locations in Northern Colombia.[1] The film is spoken in Spanish, Palenquero, Wayuunaiki, and Ikun.
Plot
Ignacio Carrillo (Marciano Martínez) is a vallenato singer from Majagual, Sucre, who decides, after his wife's sudden death, to stop playing and return his accordion, which is said to be cursed, to his master. He is joined by Fermín Morales (Yull Núñez), a teenage boy who admires Ignacio and wishes to become a juglar like him. Carrillo reluctantly accepts, given his loneliness. On Ash Wednesday 1968, Carrillo, Morales and their donkey start a journey throughout several towns in the Caribbean region in Northern Colombia, until Taroa (a small caserío in Uribia jurisdiction), in La Guajira desert, where Carrillo's maestro supposedly lives. During their journey, Carrillo participates in the first version of the Vallenato Legend Festival in Valledupar.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Marciano Martínez | Ignacio Carrillo |
| Yull Núñez | Fermín Morales |
| Agustín Nieves | Nine |
| Erminia Martínez | Guajira woman |
| José Luis Torres | Meyo |
| Justo Valdez | Batata |
Participation in festivals
Los viajes del viento was chosen to participate in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2009 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection.[2]
References
- ^ María Alejandra Pautassi (2009-03-21). ""Hay que salir de Colombia"". Semana. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
- ^ Derek Elley and John Hopewell (2009-04-23). "Cannes unveils lineup". Variety. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
