Embrace of the Serpent (2015)

The story of the relationship between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and last survivor of his people, and two scientists who work together over the course of forty years to search the Amazon for a sacred healing plant.

Director:

Ciro Guerra

Writers:

Ciro Guerra, Theodor Koch-Grünberg (based on the diary by) (as Theodor Koch-Grunberg)

Stars:

Nilbio Torres, Jan Bijvoet, Antonio Bolivar

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 45 wins & 31 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Nilbio Torres	...	Young Karamakate
Antonio Bolivar	...	Old Karamakate (as Tafillama-Antonio Bolivar Salvador)
Jan Bijvoet	...	Theo
Brionne Davis	...	Evan
Miguel Dionisio Ramos	...	Manduca (as Yauenkü Miguee)
Luigi Sciamanna	...	Priest Gaspar / El Missionero
Nicolás Cancino	...	El Mesias
Pediwake Daniel Martinez	...	Santiago
José Sabogal	...	El Siringuero

Storyline

The story of the relationship between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and last survivor of his people, and two scientists who work together over the course of forty years to search the Amazon for a sacred healing plant.

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Plot Keywords:

shaman | plant | nonlinear timeline | amazonian indian | amazon forest | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

Colombia Venezuela Argentina

Language:

Spanish Portuguese Aboriginal German Catalan Latin English

Release Date:

25 May 2015 (Colombia)

Also Known As:

Embrace of the Serpent

Filming Locations:

Vaupés, Colombia

Box Office

Budget:

$1,400,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$50,955, 21 February 2016, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,329,249

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,411,541

Company Credits

Production Co:

Buffalo Films,Buffalo Producciones,Caracol Televisión

Technical Specs

Runtime:

125 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The scene where a man is praised to be the Messiah is based on an actual event.

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Quotes

Young Karamakate: Knowledge belongs to all. You do not understand that. You are just a white man.

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Soundtracks

ADESTE FIDELES
Composed by John Francis Wade, John Reading
Performed by Coro Infantil Coloreando (Interpretada)
Conducted and directed by Luz Karime Guerra and Manuel Vargas (Dirigido)

User Reviews

Awesome

Another Ciro Guerra's masterpiece. Fascinating movie. After "The wind Journeys" Guerra shows again his talent with an incredible history about the Amazonas jungle back in the early 1900s. The beauty and uniqueness of the scenes is mind blowing. The sound takes you deep inside the jungle. The story is a thriller that makes you live the most strange adventures that you could ever imagine in the jungle. It is based on two diaries written by a German and American travelers. All actors have an incredible command of the indigenous dialect. Additionally, the native indigenous actors seem to be truly professionals. Enjoyed every single minute. A must see.