LOS VIAJES DEL VIENTO / THE WIND JOURNEYS
Cinema Tropical, Film Movement, 92YTribeca and
the Consulate General of Colombia in New York present
the NY Premiere of Ciro Guerra's Award-Winning Colombian feature film
LOS VIAJES DEL VIENTO / THE WIND JOURNEYS
Starring renowned musician Marciano Martínez,
the film features the richness of Colombian popular Vallenato music
Thursday and Friday, May 27 & 28, 2010, 7pm
92YTribeca
200 Hudson Street (at Canal Street) / (212) 601-1000
Admission $12 / To purchase tickets in advance: http://www.92YTribeca.org/Film
Colombian rhythms by DJ Poodlecannon following the 5/27 screening at 92YTribeca Café.
Additional support provided by BOMB Magazine.
LOS VIAJES DEL VIENTO / THE WIND JOURNEYS
A film by Ciro Guerra, Colombia, 2009, 117 min.
In Spanish, Bantu, Wayunayky and Ikn with English subtitles.
Cast: Marciano Martínez (Ignacio Carrillo), Yull Nunez (Fermín Morales), Agustín Nieves (Nine), Erminia Martínez (Mujer Guajira), José Luis Torres (Meyo).
For most of his life, Ignacio Carrillo (played by the prominent Vallenato composer Marciano Martínez) has traveled 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.
