The Shaman (1997)

The Shaman (1997) poster

"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.

Director: Lennart Meri
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date:
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et

Keywords

anthropology, linguist, siberia

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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 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.
How long is The Shaman?
The Shaman has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
What genre is The Shaman?
The Shaman is a Documentary film.
Where was The Shaman produced?
The Shaman was produced in Estonia.