Green Mansions

Name: Green Mansions
Director: Mel Ferrer
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Released: 1959-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Anthony Perkins, Lee J. Cobb, Sessue Hayakawa, Henry Silva

1959Dir. Mel Ferrer1h 44m

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Runtime1h 44m

Released1959

Budget$3M

DirectorMel Ferrer

About This Movie

Green Mansions is an intriguing mix of adventure and romance, directed by Mel Ferrer. The film captures a certain ethereal quality, especially through the character of Rima, the Bird Girl. Her connection to nature is beautifully portrayed, and Audrey Hepburn's performance brings this enigmatic figure to life. The pacing can feel leisurely, which seems fitting for the Amazonian backdrop. The jungle itself almost becomes a character, with its lush visuals and haunting sounds that create a palpable atmosphere. The interactions between Rima and the young Venezuelan idealist weave themes of love and isolation, layered with the tension of a creeping revolution. It's not a typical adventure; it leans heavily into the existential and the spiritual, making it stand out in Ferrer's filmography.

Features lush Amazonian landscapesAudrey Hepburn's ethereal performanceThemes of love and isolation in a turbulent setting