White Shaman
Белый шаман
Synopsis
The action takes place in the 1930s and 1940s in Chukotka. With the establishment of Soviet power, changes are coming to the camp. The main character — hunter Poygin — does not realize the significance of what is happening immediately. There is a series of events: a collision with a Black shaman who tried to take away a beloved woman from a hunter, a meeting with the head of the cultural base Medvedev, etc. Poygin observes the events that ultimately determine his life position. He becomes chairman of the first collective farm in Chukotka.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatoli Nitochkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikolai Shundik
- Original Score
- Eduard Artemyev
- Original Title
- Белый шаман
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Ekran
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatoli Nitochkin
Nikolai Shundik
Eduard Artemyev
Timur Zelma
Department Leadership Roster
Anatoli Nitochkin
Director
Nikolai Shundik
Screenplay
Timur Zelma
Director of Photography
Ivan Tartynsky
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Shaman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Shaman about?
The action takes place in the 1930s and 1940s in Chukotka. With the establishment of Soviet power, changes are coming to the camp. The main character — hunter Poygin — does not realize the significance of what is happening immediately. There is a series of events: a collision with a Black shaman who tried to take away a beloved woman from a hunter, a meeting with the head of the cultural base Medvedev, etc. Poygin observes the events that ultimately determine his life position. He becomes chairman of the first collective farm in Chukotka.
Who directed White Shaman?
White Shaman was directed by Anatoli Nitochkin.
Who stars in White Shaman?
The principal cast of White Shaman includes Dzhambul Hudajbergenov, Esbolgan Zhajsanbaev, Bolot Beyshenaliev, Vladimir Sedov, Nikolay Olyalin.
When was White Shaman released and how long is it?
White Shaman was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for White Shaman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Shaman was composed by Eduard Artemyev.