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The screenplay was inspired by the real-life travel diaries of ethnographers Theodor Koch-Grünberg and Richard Evans Schultes .

Explores the devastating effects of colonialism, the clash between Western and indigenous worldviews, and the loss of ancient knowledge . El Abrazo de la Serpiente

Played by Brionne Davis, an American botanist retracing Theo's steps decades later . Critical Reception and Recognition The screenplay was inspired by the real-life travel

Played by Belgian actor Jan Bijvoet, a scientist searching for a cure for his illness in the early 20th century . Critical Reception and Recognition Played by Belgian actor

Primarily shot in striking black and white to capture the haunting beauty of the rainforest .

The film is highly regarded for its "hypnotic grandeur" and was the first Colombian film to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film . It features dialogue in nine different languages, reflecting the rich linguistic diversity of the Amazon .

Decolonial encounters in Ciro Guerra’s El abrazo de la serpiente