Birds of Passage
Aves de Paso
“Maybe it doesn't matter where the road takes us”
Synopsis
Birds of Passage presents a lyrical journey through the everyday lives of two young Uruguayan songwriters. Ernesto and Yisela have moved to the capital, leaving behind their respective hometowns on the borders of Brazil and Argentina. After many years of composing songs that reflect their origins, both decide to explore new horizons and each seeks to fulfill the dream of recording a first album. While Yisela struggles to reconcile the emerging possibilities of a career in Uruguay with her plans to move to Argentina, Ernesto confronts personal conflicts that threaten to sabotage his creative passion. The film fuses the arts of documentary film and music, interweaving the songs and stories of these two young composers. With vérité cinematography and an unforgettable soundtrack, Birds of Passage explores the challenges of being a young artist, and the art of searching, inside and outside of oneself.
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Type: Clip • Published 2010-03-16
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Production Budget
$60K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Lears
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel Lears
- Original Score
- Ernesto Díaz, Yisela Sosa
- Original Title
- Aves de Paso
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Budget
- $60K
- Production Studios
- Honeycomb Films, Origami Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Lears
Rachel Lears
Ernesto Díaz, Yisela Sosa
Rachel Lears
Rachel Lears, Raul Barcelona
Rachel Lears, Martin Ubillos
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Lears
Director
Rachel Lears
Screenplay
Rachel Lears
Producer
Rachel Lears
Director of Photography
Rachel Lears
Editor
Martin Ubillos
Producer
Raul Barcelona
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birds of Passage
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What is Birds of Passage about?
Birds of Passage presents a lyrical journey through the everyday lives of two young Uruguayan songwriters. Ernesto and Yisela have moved to the capital, leaving behind their respective hometowns on the borders of Brazil and Argentina. After many years of composing songs that reflect their origins, both decide to explore new horizons and each seeks to fulfill the dream of recording a first album. While Yisela struggles to reconcile the emerging possibilities of a career in Uruguay with her plans to move to Argentina, Ernesto confronts personal conflicts that threaten to sabotage his creative passion. The film fuses the arts of documentary film and music, interweaving the songs and stories of these two young composers. With vérité cinematography and an unforgettable soundtrack, Birds of Passage explores the challenges of being a young artist, and the art of searching, inside and outside of oneself.
Who directed Birds of Passage?
Birds of Passage was directed by Rachel Lears.
Who stars in Birds of Passage?
The principal cast of Birds of Passage includes Ernesto Díaz, Yisela Sosa.
When was Birds of Passage released and how long is it?
Birds of Passage was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Birds of Passage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birds of Passage was composed by Ernesto Díaz, Yisela Sosa.