Embrace of the Serpent

Part of the Latin American Primavera programme. All films screened in original language with English subtitled.

Embrace of the Serpent

Colombia - Adventure, drama, 2h05 Director: Ciro Guerra, El abrazo de la serpiente (original title). M rated (Violence & content that may disturb)

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.

Link to film trailer.