In this controversial classic of horror and adventure, a group of documentarians embarks on a risky expedition to the heart of the Amazon jungle to film an unknown indigenous tribe. Led by the ambitious and unethical director Alan Yates, the filmmakers are driven by the desire to capture shocking footage that will secure their success in the film world. However, what begins as a quest for glory turns into an odyssey of horror.
After months of uncertainty, a rescue expedition is sent when the team disappears. As they venture into the jungle, they discover the team's recordings, which reveal unimaginable brutalities and a chilling reality about humanity and its primitive instincts. The heart-wrenching footage exposes the fate of the team: victims of their own greed and of the culture they sought to document.
As each image is projected, the ethics of documentary filmmaking and the cost of human curiosity are called into question. The film critiques voyeurism and exploitation, leaving an indelible mark on the audience with its shocking scenes of violence and the moral dilemma faced by the characters. The tension between "civilized" and savage culture becomes a distorted mirror of society itself. With a visceral and uncomfortable approach, this grim work becomes a disturbing meditation on human nature, barbarism, and the price of telling stories.