Jungle/Placht

Czech painter and artist Otto Placht (1962) is sometimes referred to as the Painter of Jungle. His creative and private life is divided between Prague and Peru, where he draws inspiration from the depths of the Amazon rainforest, ayahuasca, and the local inhabitants. The film explores his creative process in Prague interiors and in his studio built directly in the jungle. Poetic shots of nature alternate with the harsh reality of the big city, revealing Plachta's passionate love life and complicated family life. It turns out that the artist's paintings are not only a fascination with and tribute to unspoiled nature, but also an environmental appeal for its protection.