Embrace of the Serpent

The epic story of the first contact, encounter, approach, betrayal and, eventually, life-transcending friendship, between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman, last survivor of his people, and two scientists that, over the course of 40 years, travel through the Amazon in search of a sacred plant that can heal them. Inspired by the journals of the first explorers of the Colombian Amazon, Theodor Koch-Grunberg and Richard Evans Schultes.

Tagline

“A poetic and haunting journey into a lost world.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Adventure

Director

Ciro Guerra

Original Language

ES

What is Embrace of the Serpent about?

The epic story of the first contact, encounter, approach, betrayal and, eventually, life-transcending friendship, between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman, last survivor of his people, and two scientists that, over the course of 40 years, travel through the Amazon in search of a sacred plant that can heal them. Inspired by the journals of the first explorers of the Colombian Amazon, Theodor Koch-Grunberg and Richard Evans Schultes.

Who directed Embrace of the Serpent?

Embrace of the Serpent was directed by Ciro Guerra.

When was Embrace of the Serpent released?

Embrace of the Serpent was released on May 25, 2015.

How long is Embrace of the Serpent?

Embrace of the Serpent has a runtime of 2h 5m.

Where can I track Embrace of the Serpent?

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