Tanjuska and the 7 Devils (1993)
A documentary about Tanjuska who is a 12-year-old White-Russian schoolgirl, with a face like an icon. Two years ago she stopped eating, then talking and finally she stopped growing. The village priest in Estonia has explained to the family that seven devils have made a home inside Tanjuska. These devils are giving her orders and only a daily ceremony can force the devils to leave the girl.
Director: Pirjo Honkasalo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 12, 1993
Music: Pirjo Bergström, Matti Bergström
Cinematography: Pirjo Honkasalo
Editing: Pirjo Honkasalo
Production: Baabeli Ky, Svenska Filminstitutet
Country: Sweden, Finland
Language: suomi, Pусский
Original Language: fi
Keywords
schizophrenia, christianity, russian orthodox church, priest, religion, demon, mental illness, mental health, demonic possession, woman director, estonia, 1990s, belarus
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tanjuska and the 7 Devils about?
- A documentary about Tanjuska who is a 12-year-old White-Russian schoolgirl, with a face like an icon. Two years ago she stopped eating, then talking and finally she stopped growing. The village priest in Estonia has explained to the family that seven devils have made a home inside Tanjuska. These devils are giving her orders and only a daily ceremony can force the devils to leave the girl.
- Who directed Tanjuska and the 7 Devils?
- Tanjuska and the 7 Devils was directed by Pirjo Honkasalo.
- How long is Tanjuska and the 7 Devils?
- Tanjuska and the 7 Devils has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Tanjuska and the 7 Devils?
- Tanjuska and the 7 Devils is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tanjuska and the 7 Devils produced?
- Tanjuska and the 7 Devils was produced in Sweden, Finland.