Plot
For most of his life, Ignacio Carrillo 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 FermÃn, 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 FermÃn from following in his footsteps, but destiny has different plans for them.
Written by
Ciro Guerra
Directed by
Ciro Guerra
Crew
Production Countries
Argentina, Colombia, Germany, Netherlands
Production Companies
Carboandes, Fondo para el Desarrollo Cinematografico, Gobernacion del Cesar, Servientrega, Cinéfondation, Ibermedia, Razor Film Produktion, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film, World Cinema Fund, RCN Cine, CineMart, Cine Ojo, Ciudad Lunar, Volya Films, Primer Plano Film Group, Hubert Bals Fund, ZDF/Arte, Rotterdam Media Fund, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Languages
Español
Awards
11 wins & 7 nominations