One review on 24 Jun 2016

2015

Embrace of the Seprent

Director : Ciro Guerra 

synopsis extract: Two stories of european explorers 40 years apart trying to find a sacred healing plant in the amazon jungle who employ the same shaman as a guide.

Cast:

  • Jan Bijvoet 
  • Antonio Bolivar 
  • Nilbio Torres 

Film Category
The 2010s
First Seen: Fri 24th Jun 2016
Catalogued: 22nd Dec 2024

Synopsis

Two stories of european explorers 40 years apart trying to find a sacred healing plant in the amazon jungle who employ the same shaman as a guide.

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by Roger on Fri 24th Jun 2016 Watershed Bristol

Review of "Embrace of the Seprent"

Full review

Based on true diaries of the two real life explorers in early and mid 20th century. Turns into an exploration of the differences between cultures and their inability to understand each other, although connections are made
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