---
title: "The Wind Journeys"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wind-journeys-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39378
imdb_id: "tt1426374"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 47
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Wind Journeys (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wind-journeys-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Wind Journeys is a 2009 Colombian, German, Argentine, and Dutch drama film written and directed by Ciro Guerra. The film falls into the drama, music, and adventure genres and was filmed across eighty locations in Northern Colombia, with dialogue spoken in Spanish, Palenquero, Wayuunaiki, and Ikun. Following his wife's death, a vallenato singer from Majagual, Sucre, decides to quit music and return his allegedly cursed accordion to his master. He is joined on this journey by Fermín Morales, a teenage boy who admires him and wishes to follow in his footsteps. Together, they travel through several towns in Northern Colombia to Taroa, located in the La Guajira desert, where the singer's master supposedly lives. The production runs for one hour and fifty-seven minutes and was released in France on May 21, 2009.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Film Movement Plus | Kanopy, Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Film Movement Plus | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ciro Guerra
- **Networks / Studios**: World Cinema Fund, Razor Film Produktion, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marciano Martínez** as *Ignacio Carrillo*
- **Yull Núñez** as *Fermin Morales*
- **Agustin Nieves** as *Ninz*
- **Jose Luis Torres** as *Meyo*
- **Carmen Molina** as *Tendera*
- **Erminia Martinez** as *Mujer Guajira*
- **Justo Valdez** as *Batata*
- **Juan Batista Martinez** as *Marimbero Mayor*
- **Hector Brito** as *Alvaro Figueras*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Wind Journeys online?
The Wind Journeys is currently available to watch or stream on Film Movement Plus, Apple TV Store, Kanopy, Hoopla. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Wind Journeys worth watching?
The Wind Journeys holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 47 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Wind Journeys and when was it released?
The Wind Journeys is a feature film with a runtime of 117 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Wind Journeys?
The Wind Journeys was directed by Ciro Guerra.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wind Journeys — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39378)
- [The Wind Journeys (2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1426374/fullcredits/)
- [The Wind Journeys - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wind_Journeys)
- [The Wind Journeys (2009) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39378-los-viajes-del-viento/cast)
- [The Wind Journeys](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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