Birds of Passage (2009)
Maybe it doesn't matter where the road takes us
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.
Cast
- Ernesto Díaz - Self
- Yisela Sosa - Self
Screenplay
- Rachel Lears (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Birds of Passage stars Ernesto Díaz, Yisela Sosa.
- How long is Birds of Passage?
- Birds of Passage has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Birds of Passage?
- Birds of Passage is a Documentary, Music film.
- What is the budget of Birds of Passage?
- Birds of Passage had a budget of $60,000.
- Where was Birds of Passage produced?
- Birds of Passage was produced in United States of America, Uruguay.