

Pure Life
2014-08-28 · 93 min · ★ 7.1
1949, a French explorer goes on a solitary expedition in the Amazon forest. He leaves behind him a diary that reflects the meaning of Pure Life and his encounters but leaves the mystery of his own disappearance unsolved. Based on a true story.
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- Directors
- Jérémy Banster
- Production companies
- Cantina Studio
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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Daniel DuvalTonton
Elli MedeirosMarie Rose Maufrais
Jérémy BansterM. Bernard
Stany CoppetEdgar Maufrais
Aurélien RecoingEdgar Maufrais
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