Born in the Jungle

About Born in the Jungle

During late 1950s in Venezuela, nine-year-old Elizabeth’s summer break takes a wild turn when her little brother Leo vanishes into the jungle. She must swap her books for bravery not only to find her brother but also to rescue a mystical furry animal from captivity and bring him back up to the legendary Tepui mountain.

Born in the Jungle is a 2026 animation film directed by Edmunds Jansons.

Anabella Jasmīna Gerinoviča takes the lead as Elizabeth (voice), Matīss Budovskis as (voice), Madara Botmane-Vāgentroca as (voice), and Jānis Kronis as (voice). It runs 72 minutes and was released in August 2026.

The screenplay is by Līga Gaisa and Lote Eglīte.