Embrace of the Serpent (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Embrace of the Serpent is a 2016 adventure drama directed by Ciro Guerra, starring Jan Bijvoet, Brionne Davis and Luigi Sciamanna. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $3.2 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Ciro Guerra
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Oscilloscope Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Embrace of the Serpent About?
The premise of Embrace of the Serpent without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Over four decades, the last shaman of the Amazon, Karamakate, encounters two scientists seeking a sacred plant deep within the rainforest. Their journeys, separated by twenty years, reveal a changing world and the impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures. Inspired by true accounts, the film explores themes of cultural loss, the pursuit of knowledge, and the complex relationship between humanity and the natural world.
Embrace of the Serpent Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shaman
- plant
- amazon river
- nonlinear timeline
- amazonian indian
- amazon forest
- scientist
- reference to the three wise men
- whipping
- graveyard
- amazon tribe
- amazon jungle
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- female nudity
- dream
- cannibalism
- cult leader
- hallucination
- vision
- jaguar
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- armless man
- parallel narrative
- color sequence
- fire
- campfire
- rubber
- illness
- reference to jesus christ
- magi
- violence
- priest
- catholic mission
- photograph
- grave
- rifle
- compass
- river
- pirogue
- boat
- jungle
- amazonia
- christianity
- reference to agnus dei
- catholic mass
- frenzy
- luggage
- throwing away luggage
- wristwatch
- throwing away a wristwatch
Embrace of the Serpent Cast
Jan Bijvoet leads the cast, with Brionne Davis and Luigi Sciamanna. Directed by Ciro Guerra; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ciro Guerra
Also Starring in Embrace of the Serpent
· 3 moreMore from Ciro Guerra
More films directed by Ciro Guerra, best-rated first: Birds of Passage, Waiting for the Barbarians, Waiting for the Barbarians and The Wind Journeys.
Embrace of the Serpent Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Embrace of the Serpent 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 77% User score
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Letterboxd 4.2 /5
868 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Embrace of the Serpent Plot Summary
What happens in Embrace of the Serpent from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film intricately weaves together two narratives set thirty years apart, both centered around Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and the last remaining member of his tribe. His journey unfolds alongside two different scientists: first, he partners with Theo von Martius, a German ethnographer, in 1909, and later with an American botanist named Evan in 1940. Their common quest is to discover the elusive, sacred yakruna, a fictional plant revered for its mystical properties.
Full summary
The whole story of Embrace of the Serpent, scene by scene
Embrace of the Serpent Box Office
Embrace of the Serpent grossed $3.2 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (59%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $1.9M
Embrace of the Serpent Awards & Nominations
Embrace of the Serpent was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
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Oscars 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
Embrace of the Serpent Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Embrace of the Serpent.
How Well Do You Know Embrace of the Serpent?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main shamanic figure in the film?
Embrace of the Serpent Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “L'étreinte du serpent” and “梦游亚马逊”.
- Also known as
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- L'étreinte du serpent
- 梦游亚马逊
- O Abraço da Serpente
- חיבוק של נחש
- Der Schamane und die Schlange
- 뱀의 포옹
- W objęciach węża
- 蛇之拥抱
- Στην Αγκαλιά του Φιδιού
- Objetí hada
- El Abrazo de la Serpiente
- A kígyó ölelése
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- Yılanın Kucağında
- Объятия змея
- 夢遊亞馬遜
- Прегръдката на змията
- Slangens Favntag
- Обійми змія
- 與蛇共舞
- Cái Ôm của Xà Nhân
- 彷徨える河
- L’abraçada de la serp
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Embrace of the Serpent FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Embrace of the Serpent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Embrace of the Serpent?
Embrace of the Serpent runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Embrace of the Serpent released?
Embrace of the Serpent was released on February 17, 2016.
Who directed Embrace of the Serpent?
Embrace of the Serpent was directed by Ciro Guerra.
More films by Ciro Guerra Who is in the cast of Embrace of the Serpent?
Embrace of the Serpent stars Jan Bijvoet, Brionne Davis and Luigi Sciamanna, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Embrace of the Serpent make at the box office?
Embrace of the Serpent grossed $3.2 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $1.9 million international).
How is Embrace of the Serpent rated?
Embrace of the Serpent has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
Was Embrace of the Serpent nominated for any awards?
Embrace of the Serpent received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Embrace of the Serpent have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Embrace of the Serpent has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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