Embrace of the Serpent

Section: Special Screenings
Title: El abrazo de la serpiente
Director: Ciro Guerra
Cast: Jan Bijvoet, Nilbio Torres, Antonio Bolivar Salvado Yangiama, Yauenkü Miguee, Brionne Davis
Duration: 2h 4m
Country: Colombia
Language: es
Year: 2015

The story of the relationship between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and last survivor of his people, and two scientists searching the Amazon for a sacred healing plant.

Special screening in honor of director Ciro Guerra, who serves as a jury member at TIFF 2025!