12 May 2017
The Last Shaman
James, giving himself 12 months before he has "a license to kill himself," sets off to the Amazon rainforest with hopes of finding a shaman who can save his life.
Empire in the Sun
Colorful widescreen travelogue along the Amazon River jungle of Peru, featuring an indigenous village carnival and a snake dance.
Top Billed Cast
Mathé Altéry Singer
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