Embrace of the Serpent
A poetic and haunting journey into a lost world.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: El abrazo de la serpiente
- Genres: Drama, Adventure
- Release Date: 2015-05-25
- Runtime: 125 minutes
- Rating: 7.7/10 (478 votes)
- Budget: $1,400,000
- Revenue: $1,320,005
- Production Companies: Nortesur Producciones, Buffalo Films, Caracol Televisión, Ciudad Lunar, MC Producciones, Dago García Producciones
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.739
- Languages: Catalan, German, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish
Cast & Crew
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Embrace of the Serpent?▼
Embrace of the Serpent is a Drama, Adventure movie directed by . It was released on 2015-05-25.
Who are the main actors in Embrace of the Serpent?▼
The main cast includes Nilbio Torres, Antonio Bolívar, Jan Bijvoet, Brionne Davis, Yauenkü Miguee, .
Where can I watch Embrace of the Serpent online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Embrace of the Serpent is available.
Is Embrace of the Serpent based on a true story?▼
A poetic and haunting journey into a lost world.
What is the IMDb rating of Embrace of the Serpent?▼
Embrace of the Serpent has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 based on 478 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Embrace of the Serpent?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,400,000 and earned $1,320,005 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Embrace of the Serpent?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Nortesur Producciones, Buffalo Films, Caracol Televisión, Ciudad Lunar, MC Producciones, Dago García Producciones. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Embrace of the Serpent filmed?▼
Embrace of the Serpent was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Embrace of the Serpent?▼
The total runtime of Embrace of the Serpent is 125 minutes.
Is Embrace of the Serpent suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Embrace of the Serpent?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Embrace of the Serpent.
Does Embrace of the Serpent have a post-credit scene?▼
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