Jungle (2017)
Jungle (2017)
Jungle (2017) is a survival drama film directed by Greg McLean, starring Daniel Radcliffe, based on the true story of Yossi Ghinsberg. The film is an adaptation of Ghinsberg’s memoir, Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival, which recounts his terrifying ordeal in the Amazon rainforest in the early 1980s.
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Daniel Radcliffe delivers a raw and intense performance, portraying Yossi’s psychological and physical deterioration as he grapples with the overwhelming dangers of the rainforest. The film vividly captures the beauty and peril of the Amazon, emphasizing both its breathtaking vastness and its deadly unpredictability.
Set in the early 1980s, Yossi and his two friends, Kevin and Marcus, meet a mysterious guide named Karl, who convinces them to venture deep into the uncharted wilderness in search of hidden indigenous tribes. However, their adventure quickly turns into a harrowing fight for survival as they become lost, facing treacherous terrain, wild animals, and the overwhelming dangers of the jungle. As Yossi is separated from his group, he must rely on his resilience and will to live to survive the grueling days and nights alone in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth.
The film highlights the themes of survival, friendship, and human endurance, with Radcliffe delivering a gripping performance in this intense and emotional tale of survival against all odds.