Embrace of the Serpent (2015)
Original title: El abrazo de la serpiente
Embrace of the Serpent is a 2015 Spanish-language drama movie directed by Ciro Guerra, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Nilbio Torres, Antonio Bolívar and Jan Bijvoet.
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.
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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.
When was Embrace of the Serpent released?
Embrace of the Serpent was released on 25 May 2015.
How long is Embrace of the Serpent?
Embrace of the Serpent runs 2h 5m.
Who made Embrace of the Serpent?
Embrace of the Serpent was directed by Ciro Guerra.
Where can I watch Embrace of the Serpent?
Embrace of the Serpent is available on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Night Flight Plus, OVID, Philo and YouTube TV.
Where to watch Embrace of the Serpent
Stream: Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Night Flight Plus, OVID, Philo, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Nilbio Torres as Karamakate (Young)
- Antonio Bolívar as Karamakate (Old)
- Jan Bijvoet as Theodor Koch-Grunberg
- Brionne Davis as Richard Evans Schultes
- Yauenkü Miguee as Manduca
- Luigi Sciamanna as The Missionary
- Nicolás Cancino as The Messiah
- Pediwake Daniel Martínez as Santiago
- José Sabogal as The Rubber Trapper
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