Embrace of the Serpent (2015, Col/Ven/Arg) cert. 12A, subtitled

Director: Ciro Guerra

Stars: Nilbio Torres, Jan Bijvoet, Antonio Bolívar, Brionne Davis

The Amazon, 1909. Shaman Karamakate, perhaps the last of his people, helps an ailing white explorer search for a sacred plant.

Thirty years later, believing that he has become a ghost of his former self, Karamakate agrees to join another explorer on a similar mission.

Combining adventure with beautiful black-and-white photography, sobering depictions of colonial misdeeds and a fascinating insight upon the worldview of endangered Amazonian civilizations, this Academy Award nominated drama is an unforgettable experience.

Review (Guardian): here, includes a link to the Official ‘International’ Trailer

or you can skip the words and see the same Trailer below:

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David Lean Cinema, Croydon on Tuesday 6th September 2016

Show starts at 7.30PM, Ticket prices: £8.00 & £6.50 (concessions)

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