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THE WIND JOURNEYS
Directed by Ciro Guerra
YEAR 8 | FILM 4
Colombia, Germany, Argentina & Netherlands | 2009 | Drama | Spanish w/ English subtitles
Colombia's Official Selection for Best Foreign Language Film - 82nd Academy Awards®
"Enormously satisfying" – Justin Chang, Variety
"Heartfelt without ever becoming sentimental, The Wind Journeys has a pure and honest simplicity that makes it wonderfully compelling." – Diana Sanchez, Toronto Int'l Film Festival
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Running Time: 120 Minutes
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Synopsis
For most of his life, Ignacio Carrillo travelled the villages of northern Colombia, playing traditional songs on his accordion, a legendary instrument said to have once belonged to the devil. He eventually married and settled in a small town, leaving the nomadic life behind. But after the traumatic death of his wife, he vows to never play the accursed accordion again, and embarks on one last journey to return the instrument to its rightful owner. On the way, Ignacio is followed by Fermín, a spirited teenager determined to become his apprentice. Tired of loneliness, Ignacio accepts the young man as his pupil and together they traverse the vast Colombian terrain, discovering the musical diversity of Caribbean culture. Hardened by a life of solitude, Ignacio tries to discourage Fermín from following in his footsteps, but destiny has different plans for them.
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DVD Special Features
Short Film: Danzak by Gabriela Yepes
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Lenny from Chicago - Customer Review
Loved this movie! Especially the homage to 8 Mile, when the duelling accordianists do battle, complete with insults! The ending left me wondering a bit though. What was in the note the master left Ignacio? Was it a plea to take care of his wife and brood? Or to continue playing the 'devil's instrument'? I LOVE Film Movement!
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JeffinSeattle - Customer Review
I love the cinematography of "The Wind Journeys". There's a new environment in every scene. That way everything seems fresh and wonderful. I enjoyed the story of a man's journey to return the accordion to its master (and a young man tags along with him). Does anyone know of a dueling accordion competition going on? I might show up!
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