Embrace of the Serpent

Embrace of the Serpent (2015)

Directed by: Ciro Guerra

Producer: Cristina Gallego

Synopsis:

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 40 years to search the Amazon for a sacred healing plant.

Awards and Nominations:

• Nominated to Best Foreign Language Film, 88^th Academy Awards.
• Winner of the Art Cinema Award Directed by Fortnight section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival
• Winner of Best Direction, Premios Fénix del Cine Iberoamericano
• Winner of Best Sound Editing, Premios Fénix del Cine Iberoamericano
• Winner of Best Music, Premios Fénix del Cine Iberoamericano
• Winner of Best Cinematography, Premios Fénix del Cine Iberoamericano
• Nominated as Best International Film, Independent Spirit Awards

Web: https://www.facebook.com/elabrazodelaserpiente

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdOYd-21qaA