Ben je gefascineerd door avonturenfilms zoals 'Die versunkene Stadt Z' (2017) en op zoek naar soortgelijke verhalen? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 films en series die dezelfde magie, spanning en ontdekkingen bieden. Of je nu houdt van historische expedities of mysterieuze reizen, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets dat je aanspreekt.

Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of obsession and the destructive pursuit of glory in uncharted territories, set against the backdrop of the Amazon rainforest.
Fakt: The film was shot entirely on location in the Peruvian rainforest, with many scenes improvised due to the challenging conditions.


Fitzcarraldo (1982)
Beschreibung: Centers around an ambitious and eccentric protagonist who embarks on a perilous journey through the Amazon to achieve his dream, highlighting the clash between civilization and nature.
Fakt: The production famously involved hauling a real steamship over a hill, a feat that mirrored the protagonist's own struggles.


The Mission (1986)
Beschreibung: A historical drama that delves into the complexities of colonialism, cultural clashes, and the moral dilemmas faced by those caught between different worlds in South America.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack, composed by Ennio Morricone, is often regarded as one of the greatest in cinema history.


At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991)
Beschreibung: Examines the impact of Western missionaries on indigenous tribes in the Amazon, focusing on themes of cultural imperialism and personal redemption.
Fakt: The movie was shot in the remote jungles of Belize, adding to its authentic and immersive atmosphere.


Medicine Man (1992)
Beschreibung: A story about a scientist's quest for a miracle cure in the Amazon rainforest, blending adventure with environmental and ethical concerns.
Fakt: The film's production was notable for its use of actual rainforest locations, which posed significant logistical challenges.


The New World (2005)
Beschreibung: A poetic and visually stunning portrayal of early European encounters with Native Americans, emphasizing the beauty and brutality of exploration.
Fakt: The film employed natural lighting and minimal dialogue to create a more immersive and authentic experience.


Apocalypto (2006)
Beschreibung: A gripping survival story set in the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, showcasing the raw intensity of human endurance and the clash of cultures.
Fakt: The dialogue is entirely in the Yucatec Maya language, adding to the film's authenticity and immersive quality.


The Ruins (2008)
Beschreibung: A thriller that combines elements of adventure and horror as a group of travelers confronts a deadly and mysterious force in an ancient jungle setting.
Fakt: The film's antagonist is a unique and terrifying take on plant-based horror, a rarity in the genre.


The Green Inferno (2013)
Beschreibung: A horror film that delves into the dangers of the Amazon jungle and the primal fears associated with uncharted territories, blending adventure with visceral terror.
Fakt: The movie pays homage to the controversial 'cannibal films' of the 1970s and 1980s, particularly 'Cannibal Holocaust.'


Embrace of the Serpent (2015)
Beschreibung: A black-and-white epic that follows two parallel journeys into the Amazon, exploring themes of colonialism, indigenous knowledge, and the destruction of nature.
Fakt: The film was inspired by the real-life journals of two explorers who traveled through the Amazon in the early 20th century.
