The Shaman
Šamaan
Synopsis
"Shaman" was filmed on July the 16th, 1977 in the northernmost corner of Eurasia, on the Taymyr Peninsula, at the Avam river, concurrently with the shooting of the documentary "The Winds of the Milky Way". The Nganasan Shaman Demnime (1913-1980) was 64 years old at the time. The documentary about Demnime's incarnation ritual was completed 20 years later. The fifth and final documentary in Lennart Meri's "Encyclopaedia Cinematographica Gentium Fenno - Uricarum" series.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lennart Meri
- Original Title
- Šamaan
- Country of Origin
- Estonia
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lennart Meri
Department Leadership Roster
Lennart Meri
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Shaman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shaman
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What is The Shaman about?
"Shaman" was filmed on July the 16th, 1977 in the northernmost corner of Eurasia, on the Taymyr Peninsula, at the Avam river, concurrently with the shooting of the documentary "The Winds of the Milky Way". The Nganasan Shaman Demnime (1913-1980) was 64 years old at the time. The documentary about Demnime's incarnation ritual was completed 20 years later. The fifth and final documentary in Lennart Meri's "Encyclopaedia Cinematographica Gentium Fenno - Uricarum" series.
Who directed The Shaman?
The Shaman was directed by Lennart Meri.
Who stars in The Shaman?
The principal cast of The Shaman includes Not specified.
When was The Shaman released and how long is it?
The Shaman was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 21m.