The Shaman
Originally released in 1997. The Shaman is a documentary film. directed by Lennart Meri. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1997
29 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
Language
ET
Original language
Country
Estonia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ET
Frequently Asked Questions
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 M...
Who directed The Shaman?
The Shaman was directed by Lennart Meri.
How long is The Shaman?
The Shaman has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was The Shaman released?
The Shaman was released on February 5, 1997 in theaters.