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Birds of Passage (2018)

★ 7.5Not Rated125 minDirector: Ciro Guerra

2018 film by Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra

Birds of Passage (Spanish: Pájaros de verano, lit. 'Summer Birds') is a 2018 epic crime film directed by Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra.

The film explores the rise of a Wayuu man and his family as they enter the drug trade, prosper, and slowly lose their traditions and former way of life.

It was selected to open the 50th edition of the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. The film was also selected as the Colombian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, making the December shortlist.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Birds of Passage about?
Birds of Passage (2018) — In the 70s, as the American youth embraces hippie culture, marijuana bonanza hits Colombia, quickly turning farmers into seasoned businessmen. In the Guajira desert, a Wayuu indigenous family takes a leading role in this new venture, and discovers the perks of wealth and power. B
Is Birds of Passage based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Birds of Passage scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.