Szamanka
“She's a machine.”
Synopsis
Anthropology professor Michal develops two overwhelming obsessions. The first one is a mummified, 3,000 year-old, perfectly preserved body of a shaman he and his colleagues have recently dragged out of a swamp. The second is an enigmatic student he meets by chance at a railway station.
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Andrzej Żuławski | Szamanka - Sciamana trailer [HD] 1996
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-30
Top Cast
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Bogusław Linda
Michał
Iwona Petry
Włoszka
Piotr Machalica
Anna's Father
Paweł Burczyk
Marcin
Stanisław Jaskułka
Lecturer of AGH
Agnieszka Wagner
Anna
Paweł Deląg
Jules
Sebastian Konrad
Michal's Friend
Joanna Benda
Michal's Collaborator
Grzegorz Emanuel
Michal's Collaborator
Marcin Dorociński
Student (uncredited)
Grzegorz Łukawski
Michal's friend
Artur Krajewski
Michal's brother's lover
Piotr Zelt
Michal's friend
Tomasz Piernasz-Strus
Wloszka's father company employee
Witold Zaboklicki
Guest at party/Policeman in Mieszkowice
Jolanta Grusznic
Magdalena Homanowska
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuela Gretkowska
- Original Score
- Andrzej Korzyński
- Original Title
- Szamanka
- Country of Origin
- Poland, France
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Alhena Films, Compagnie des Films, Łódzkie Centrum Filmowe, Visa Film International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Żuławski
Manuela Gretkowska
Andrzej Korzyński
Andrzej J. Jaroszewicz
Wanda Zeman
Janusz Dorosiewicz, Jacky Ouaknine
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Żuławski
Director
Manuela Gretkowska
Writer
Andrzej J. Jaroszewicz
Director of Photography
Jacky Ouaknine
Producer
Andrzej Korzyński
Original Music Composer
Wanda Zeman
Editor
Tomasz Kowalski
Production Design
Magdalena Biernawska-Teslawska
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Szamanka
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What is Szamanka about?
Anthropology professor Michal develops two overwhelming obsessions. The first one is a mummified, 3,000 year-old, perfectly preserved body of a shaman he and his colleagues have recently dragged out of a swamp. The second is an enigmatic student he meets by chance at a railway station.
Who directed Szamanka?
Szamanka was directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
Who stars in Szamanka?
The principal cast of Szamanka includes Bogusław Linda, Iwona Petry, Piotr Machalica, Paweł Burczyk, Stanisław Jaskułka.
When was Szamanka released and how long is it?
Szamanka was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Szamanka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Szamanka was composed by Andrzej Korzyński.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Szamanka?
Szamanka holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).