Birds of Passage
Pájaros de verano
“Generations of tradition. Consumed by greed.”
Synopsis
During the marijuana bonanza, a violent decade that saw the origins of drug trafficking in Colombia, Rapayet and his indigenous family get involved in a war to control the business that ends up destroying their lives and their culture.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Birds of Passage | Official UK Trailer #2 | In Cinemas & On Demand NowOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-17
Top Cast
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José Acosta
Rapayet
Carmiña Martínez
Úrsula
Natalia Reyes
Zaida
Greider Meza
Leonídas
José Vicente
Peregrino
Juan Bautista Martínez
Aníbal
Jhon Narváez
Moisés
Miguel Viera
The Pupil
Sergio Coen
Singing Shepherd
Aslenis Márquez
Indira
José Naider
Miguel Dionisio
Yanker Díaz
Leonidas as a Child
Víctor Montero
Isidoro
Jorge Lascarro
Sigifredo
Joaquín Ramón
Gabriel
Germán Epieyu
Ministro
Luisa Alfaro
Victoria
Merija Uriana
Herminia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Quinzaine des Réalisateurs Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 13, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 8, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ciro Guerra, Cristina Gallego
- Screenplay & Story
- María Camila Arias, Jacques Toulemonde
- Original Score
- Leonardo Heiblum
- Original Title
- Pájaros de verano
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, Mexico, Denmark, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Blond Indian Films, Bord Cadre Films, Ciudad Lunar, Labo, Pimienta Films, Snowglobe, Caracol Televisión, Dago García Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ciro Guerra, Cristina Gallego
María Camila Arias, Jacques Toulemonde
Leonardo Heiblum
David Gallego
Miguel Schverdfinger
Jamal Zeinal Zade, Katrin Pors, Eva Jakobsen, Mikkel Jersin, Dan Wechsler
Department Leadership Roster
Ciro Guerra
Director
Cristina Gallego
Director
Jamal Zeinal Zade
Producer
Catherine Rodríguez
Costume Design
Katrin Pors
Producer
Eva Jakobsen
Producer
Mikkel Jersin
Producer
Dan Wechsler
Producer
María Camila Arias
Screenplay
Sebastián Celis
Producer
Nicolás Celis
Producer
Sandino Saravia Vinay
Producer
Jacques Toulemonde
Screenplay
Cristina Gallego
Producer
Miguel Schverdfinger
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birds of Passage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birds of Passage about?
During the marijuana bonanza, a violent decade that saw the origins of drug trafficking in Colombia, Rapayet and his indigenous family get involved in a war to control the business that ends up destroying their lives and their culture.
Who directed Birds of Passage?
Birds of Passage was directed by Ciro Guerra, Cristina Gallego.
Who stars in Birds of Passage?
The principal cast of Birds of Passage includes José Acosta, Carmiña Martínez, Natalia Reyes, Greider Meza, José Vicente.
When was Birds of Passage released and how long is it?
Birds of Passage was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
How much did Birds of Passage make at the box office?
Birds of Passage grossed $2.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Birds of Passage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birds of Passage was composed by Leonardo Heiblum.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birds of Passage?
Birds of Passage holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).