Embrace of the Serpent
Drama • 2015 • 2 hr 5 min
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It’s great that we can have films like this
This movie transport you somewhere else and after watching it you feel somehow different, richer for an experience
Fantastic cinematography and very novel. Watch this if you're looking for something original.
One of the greatest works of modern cinema.
An Apocalypse Now where the pain is in the land more than the men.
Written and shot with passion. Every little detail is important.
My personal favorite film of the 2010s. Taking place in different decades, the spiritual journey is mesmerizing.
Impeccable cinematography that takes you on a unique journey. Amazing.
Fascinating adventure into the heart of amazonian darkness. Incredible.
If there is such a thing as a perfect film, this might be it.
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