"El Abrazo de la Serpiente" is a 2015 Colombian film directed by Ciro Guerra. It tells the story of the relationship between an Amazonian shaman, Karamakate, and two Western scientists, Theodor Koch-Grunberg and Richard Evans Schultes, who seek a rare plant for medicinal purposes. The film is set in the early 20th century and explores themes of colonialism, cultural loss, and the connection between nature and humanity. The film is notable for its stunning black-and-white cinematography and its use of indigenous languages, primarily Tukano. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, highlighting its significance in representing indigenous perspectives and the impact of Western exploration on native cultures.