Le Jaguar
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Motion pictures |
Le Jaguar is a French motion picture from 1996, helmed by director Francis Veber and produced under the Gaumont Film Company banner. The cast includes Jean Reno, Patrick Bruel, Harrison Lowe, and Patricia Velásquez. The narrative centers on a South American shaman and a French ethnologist advocating for rainforest preservation in Paris. When the shaman's soul is taken, he calls upon Perrin, a gambler connected to him spiritually, to assist in reclaiming it within the jungle.
Plot
François Perrin, a gambler evading creditors, crosses paths with Jean Campana, a French ethnologist raised in the Amazon, alongside Wanu, a shaman championing Campana's environmental cause. Wanu unexpectedly forges a mystical bond with Perrin but soon experiences a heart attack, believing his soul has been stolen. He dispatches Perrin and Campana into the jungle to recover his soul, which manifests as a jaguar. Throughout the journey, Perrin confronts perilous obstacles amid the wilderness.
Cast
- Jean Reno portraying Jean Campana
- Patrick Bruel as François Perrin
- Harrison Lowe in the role of Wanù
- Patricia Velásquez playing Maya
- Danny Trejo as Kumare
- Gil Birmingham acting as Kumare's guard
- Roland Blanche in the role of Moulin
Production
The film was shot over a three-month period on-site in Brazil and Venezuela, utilizing genuine environments to reinforce its ecological message.