Amazon
Widowed and broke Finnish businessman Kari takes his two teenage daughters with him to Brazil. A bush pilot introduces him to the idea of gold mining in the jungle, but a beautiful and educated local woman warns him about the possible consequences to the rain forest. Kari has mixed feelings about the project, until an accident puts him in the care of a local Indian tribe.
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Plot Summary
A man, who is part of a scientific expedition in the Amazon rainforest, becomes obsessed with finding a lost city of gold and embarks on a dangerous solo journey. Along the way, he encounters indigenous tribes and faces the perils of the jungle, leading to a descent into madness and a confrontation with the very essence of the wild.
Critical Reception
Amazon received largely negative reviews from critics, with many citing its confusing narrative, poor pacing, and Kinski's erratic directorial choices. Audience reception was also poor, contributing to its status as a critically panned film.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious scope and visuals of the Amazon.
- Heavily criticized for its disjointed plot and Kinski's bizarre directorial vision.
- Seen as a vanity project that fails to deliver a cohesive story.
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Fun Fact
Klaus Kinski directed and starred in this film, which he conceived as his personal vision of the Amazon, but it was a commercial and critical failure.
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