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THE WIND JOURNEYS

Colombia, Germany, Argentina & Netherlands | 2009 | Drama | Spanish with English Subtitles

Colombia's Official Entry to the 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

WINNER - Award of the City of Rome - Cannes Film Festival

WINNER - Best Latin American Film - Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival

WINNER - Best Colombian Film - Cartagena Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection - Toronto, San Sebastian, Rotterdam, Rio de Janeiro, London, San Francisco Film Festivals

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.

Cast and Crew
Director: Ciro Guerra


	Submitted by Country Academy Award (Best Foreign Film) Academy Awards®


	Official Selection Un Certain Regard Cannes Film Festival


	Official Selection Toronto Int'l Film Festival


	Official Selection London Film Festival


	Official Selection Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival


	Official Selection Miami International Film Festival


	Official Selection Mar del Plata Int'l Film Festival


	Winner Best Colombian Film Cartagena Int'l Film Festival


	Winner Nueva Vision Award for Best Spanish/ Latin American Film Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival

Press

The Wind Journeys Press Kit

Discussion Guides

The Wind Journeys Discussion Guide

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Ignacio Carrillo (Marciano Martínez) and Fermin Morales (Yull Nunez)

Filmmaker Ciro Guerra

Ignacio Carrillo (Marciano Martínez)

The Wind Journeys (hi-res poster image)

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