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2015 · 125 min · NR

Embrace of the Serpent

Directed by Ciro Guerra · Drama, Adventure

Embrace of the Serpent (2015) is a Drama film, directed by Ciro Guerra set in Amazon during the 1900s–1940s.

A road trip, with a contemplative and melancholic tone. Themes of faith / religion play out through non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Nascuy Linares
Cinematography
David Gallego
Cast
Nilbio TorresAntonio BolívarJan BijvoetBrionne DavisYauenkü MigueeLuigi SciamannaNicolás CancinoPediwake Daniel Martínez

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Amazon
Setting
Wilderness
When
1900s1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Faith / Religion
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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