Dreams prove the existence of the soul, but absent brains there is not a soul to keep. In this 50-year-old true story Rapayet is a self-made and independent man wooing a young woman, Zaida, from the Wayuu tribe of North Colombia. With the help of connections and a large quantity of weed, Rapayet gains a girl. He is respectful, gentle, wise and opportunistic. Unfortunately, his companions are not. Greed and carelessness combine with a headstrong mother-in-law to contend with Rapayet's good intentions.
From the creators of the academy award nominated The Embrace of the Serpent, Birds of Passage takes this cartel tale to unexpected places. For instance when I expected a night attack on Rapayet, instead there is a serenade. Truth is stranger than fiction. The blend of professional and non-professional actors works out well. It is extremely interesting to see Wayuu customs and traditions clash with technology and money. The film-makers are adept at this sort of portrayal. I wish the title, its accompanying theme and the dream sequences were developed further. There was some good banter between characters, but there should have been more depth here too. Overall a fascinating and visually appealing glimpse at Wayuu ways and intriguing characters.
From the creators of the academy award nominated The Embrace of the Serpent, Birds of Passage takes this cartel tale to unexpected places. For instance when I expected a night attack on Rapayet, instead there is a serenade. Truth is stranger than fiction. The blend of professional and non-professional actors works out well. It is extremely interesting to see Wayuu customs and traditions clash with technology and money. The film-makers are adept at this sort of portrayal. I wish the title, its accompanying theme and the dream sequences were developed further. There was some good banter between characters, but there should have been more depth here too. Overall a fascinating and visually appealing glimpse at Wayuu ways and intriguing characters.