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FILM - Embrace of the Serpent
At once blistering and poetic, the ravages of colonialism cast a dark shadow over the South American landscape in EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT, the third feature by Ciro Guerra. Filmed in stunning black-and-white, SERPENT centers on Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and the last survivor of his people, and the two scientists who, over the course of 40 years, build a friendship with him. The film was inspired by the real-life journals of two explorers (Theodor Koch-Grünberg and Richard Evans Schultes) who traveled through the Colombian Amazon during the last century in search of the sacred and difficult-to-find psychedelic Yakruna plant.
EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT stars Brionne Davis.
Brionne will also be a keynote speaker at the Earth Harmony Festival October 1st and 2nd http://earthharmonyfestival.org/lineup/speakers
When Brionne Davis landed in the Colombian Amazon to begin filming "Embrace of the Serpent" he had no idea how all of the experiences of his life would come together to form a greater sense of validation, respect for the magic of the indigenous, and an increased appreciation for the environment. Brionne is an actor, director, and a strong advocate for environmental preservation. Growing up near the Ozark foothills in North Texas, Brionne was able to maintain close ties to his Choctaw roots, whose spirit still dwells within him now. Brionne will be sharing his magical and inspirational message on filming the internationally acclaimed film in the Amazon, working with the indigenous tribes, the nightly visitations from shaman spirits, and how a moth landing on his shoulder would forever change his life.
FILM CREDITS:
Academy Award Nominee Best Foreign Language Film
Oscar Nominee Best Foreign Language Film
2015 Cannes Film Festival Directors Fortnight Winner CIACE Art Cinema Award
2015 Toronto International Film Festival Official Selection
2015 AFI FEST Official Selection
2015 Mar Del Plata International Film Festival Winner Golden Astor
2015 Macondo Awards (Colombian Academy Awards) Winner Eight awards including Best Film
2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominee Best International Film
2016 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection
Recommended ages 17 & up
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LocationThe Sea of Glass Center for the Arts (View)
330 E. 7th St.
Tucson, AZ 85705
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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