description The Emerald Forest Overview
The Emerald Forest is a 1985 British film set in the Brazilian rainforest. Directed by John Boorman and starring Powers Boothe and Meg Foster, it features a group of individuals navigating the region. The production included notable supporting actors such as Rui Polanah and Dira Paes.
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info The Emerald Forest Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1985 |
help The Emerald Forest FAQ
Where is The Emerald Forest set?
The Emerald Forest is set mainly in the Brazilian rainforest. Its story follows a father searching for his son after the boy disappears into the region.
Who directed The Emerald Forest?
John Boorman directed The Emerald Forest. The 1985 British film stars Powers Boothe and Meg Foster.
What is the central conflict in The Emerald Forest?
The story contrasts rainforest communities with the pressures of modern development and construction. The missing-child plot gives the environmental conflict a personal focus.
Is The Emerald Forest based on a true story?
The film was inspired by reports of a Western child living with an Indigenous group, but it is presented as a fictional adventure drama. It uses the Brazilian rainforest as both its setting and a major force in the story.
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