Birds Flying East

Colombo is a parking lot attendant who earns extra money selling marijuana. He is hired by Mario, a lawyer and birdwatching enthusiast who cannot drive due to a previous accident. The two begin a trip from Valencia to Costa Brava in Spain to find cranes, but upon arrival, Mario discovers the birds have changed their migration path to the Danube Delta in Romania. Driven by a need for money and a desire to reach the birds, the two men embark on a journey across Europe that forces them to confront their pasts and personal relationships.

Directed by Pau Durà, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ana M. Peiró, the film is a co-production between Spain and Romania involving companies such as TVE and Filmax. The main cast features Javier Gutiérrez as Colombo and Luis Zahera as Mario, with supporting roles played by Teresa Saponangelo, Edgar Moreno, Sophie Heideker, and Babou Cham.

Released on April 5, 2024, the adventure comedy drama has a runtime of 100 minutes. Audience reception is mixed but generally positive, with a rating of 6.6 on TMDB based on 44 votes and a lower score of 5.8 on IMDb from 661 votes.