Jungle (2017)

Overview of the film "Jungle" (2017)

"Jungle" is a 2017 biographical adventure thriller directed by Australian filmmaker Greg McLean, based on the book of the same name by Yossi Ghinsberg. The film tells the true survival story of an Israeli traveler who got lost in the Amazon jungle.

Plot

• Young idealist Yossi Ghinsberg (Daniel Radcliffe) travels to Bolivia with his friend Kevin (Alex Russell) and Austrian traveler Marcus (Joel Jackson). They hire a mysterious guide named Karl (Thomas Kretschmann), who promises to lead them to a remote indigenous village. However, the expedition quickly turns into a nightmare: the guide disappears, and Yossi is left alone in the dangerous jungle. Over 17 days, he fights for survival, overcoming hunger, disease, wild animals, and his own despair.

Cast

• Daniel Radcliffe — Yossi Ghinsberg
• Thomas Kretschmann — Karl
• Alex Russell — Kevin
• Joel Jackson — Marcus
• Lily Sullivan — Amia
• Yasmin Kassim — Lina
• Luis Lopez — Miguel

Crew

• Director: Greg McLean
• Screenwriters: Justin Monjo, Yossi Ghinsberg (book)
• Producers: Greg McLean, Todd Fellman, Mike Gabrawy, Gary Hamilton
• Composer: Johnny Klimek
• Cinematographer: Stefan Duscio
• Editor: Sean Lahiff
• Studios: Screen Australia, Arclight Films, Babber Films, Cutting Edge Group

Genres

Biography, Adventure, Thriller, Drama

Franchise chronology

The film is not part of a franchise, but is based on real events. There is also a documentary film "The Lost City of Z" (2016) about another expedition to the Amazon, but they are not related.

Where to watch

• Prime Video: Jungle (2017) (available for rent or with subscription)
• UAKino: Jungle (2017) (search)

Interesting facts

• Daniel Radcliffe lost 10 kg specifically for the role to show the character's exhaustion.
• Filming took place in Australia and Colombia.
• The film received positive reviews from critics for its realistic portrayal of survival.

Awards

• Nominated for AACTA Award for Best Actor (Daniel Radcliffe).