The Black Snake
La Couleuvre noire
Synopsis
After years of absence, Ciro returns home to his mother's bedside. In the Colombian desert of Tatacoa, he meets those he fled and confronts the last guardians of a territory as fragile as it is enchanting.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alexis Lozano Tafur
Ciro
Miguel Ángel Viera
Alirio
Angela Rodriguez
Ana
Laura Valentina Quintero
Little Lucía
Virgelina Gil Saénz
Lucía
Santiago Porras
Ana's boyfriend
Laura Rodríguez
Astronomer
Jonathan Mortenson
Astronomer
Bartek Brzozowski
Astronomer
Joseph Fuzessy
Astronomer's voice
Jonathan Mortensen
Astronomer's voice
Martha Inés Mazo Loaiza
Count voice
Oscar Bajonero Escobar
Leónidas
Andrés Cardozo
Andrés
Michal Steven
Diego
Jhon Jaime Bustos
Renato
Nery Tovar Vanegas
Waitress voice
Stefanny Marquez
Schoolteacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes ACID
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Marlène Poste, Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
- Original Score
- Stuart A. Staples, Dan McKinna
- Original Title
- La Couleuvre noire
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, Brazil, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Dublin Films, Vulcana Cinema, Laima Producciones, Burning
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
Marlène Poste, Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
Stuart A. Staples, Dan McKinna
Sylvain Verdet
Thomas Glaser
David Hurst
Department Leadership Roster
Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
Writer
Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
Director
David Hurst
Producer
Sylvain Verdet
Director of Photography
Thomas Glaser
Editor
Stuart A. Staples
Original Music Composer
Dan McKinna
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Black Snake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Snake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Snake about?
After years of absence, Ciro returns home to his mother's bedside. In the Colombian desert of Tatacoa, he meets those he fled and confronts the last guardians of a territory as fragile as it is enchanting.
Who directed The Black Snake?
The Black Snake was directed by Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux.
Who stars in The Black Snake?
The principal cast of The Black Snake includes Alexis Lozano Tafur, Miguel Ángel Viera, Angela Rodriguez, Laura Valentina Quintero, Virgelina Gil Saénz.
When was The Black Snake released and how long is it?
The Black Snake was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Snake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Snake was composed by Stuart A. Staples, Dan McKinna.