Born and raised in captivity, a capuchin monkey suddenly finds himself fighting for survival in the wilds of the Amazon jungle in this remarkable live-action adventure, shot on location in breathtaking 3D.
Prepare to be immersed deep into the heart of the Amazon in this 3D adventure that grants us intimate access to the captivating stories and lush natural wonders of the world's greatest rainforest.
We first meet Saï, a capuchin monkey born and raised in captivity, when the plane he is travelling on to his next circus performance crashes in the middle of the forest. Alone and left to fend for himself, the domesticated monkey must learn to adapt to this unfamiliar environment. A frightened Saï tentatively makes his way out of the plane and starts to explore his new surroundings, where he meets new friends — and foes! — and samples the culinary delights that the Amazon has to offer.
To prepare for Amazonia, director
Thierry Ragobert (The White Planet) and
his team spent two years doing scientific
research, working closely with biologists
and animal experts to ensure the accuracy
and faithfulness of every sequence.
Ragobert's breathtaking footage, featuring
a cast of forest animals such as jaguars,
crocodiles, kinkajous, boas, and forty capuchin
monkeys — plus thousands of plant
species and millions of insects serving as
background extras — renders this beautiful
and incredibly dangerous rainforest absolutely spellbinding. Amazonia reminds
us of just how disconnected the domesticated
world can be from the wild. Trusting
your instincts and being willing to adapt
are the things that will help you navigate
the perils of the jungle. For most of us,
such a challenge might sound frightening,
but for a primate like Saï, the jungle may
already be home.
ELIZABETH MUSKALA
This film is recommended for ages 9 and up. N.B. Animal survival depicted, some scenes may be upsetting for very young children; plant-based hallucinogens depicted Amazonia is dialogue-free.