# The Lost City of Z (2017)

> A British explorer’s relentless Amazon expeditions turn a disputed archaeological theory into an all-consuming test of knowledge, family, and identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/195679

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
- Director: James Gray
- Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland, Angus Macfadyen, Edward Ashley, Clive Francis, Ian McDiarmid
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212428/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: stately, contemplative, sincere, historical film night, slow burn adventure viewing

## Synopsis

An explorer's relentless quest for truth leads him deep into the heart of the Amazon jungle.

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