A 64-year-old Nganasan shaman named Demnime performs an incarnation ritual on July 16, 1977, in the Taymyr Peninsula of Siberia.
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A 64-year-old Nganasan shaman named Demnime performs an incarnation ritual on July 16, 1977, in the Taymyr Peninsula of Siberia.
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Synopsis
Demnime, a 64-year-old Nganasan shaman, performs an incarnation ritual on July 16, 1977, along the Avam River in the Taymyr Peninsula of northern Eurasia. The documentary captures this significant cultural event while concurrently filming "The Winds of the Milky Way." Completed in 1997, twenty years after the original footage was shot, "Shaman" is the fifth installment in Lennart Meri's "Encyclopaedia Cinematographica Gentium Fenno - Uricarum" series, focusing on the traditions of Siberian indigenous peoples.
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Why Watch
- Meet Nganasan Shaman Demnime in his ritual.
- See the Taymyr Peninsula's unique culture.
- Find out about Siberian shamanism practices.
Did You Know
- Demnime was born in 1913 and passed away in 1980.
- The filming took place on July 16, 1977.
- The documentary was completed 20 years after the initial filming.
- The film is part of a series by Lennart Meri.
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When was the documentary 'Shaman' filmed?
The documentary 'Shaman' was filmed on July 16, 1977.
Who is the main subject of the documentary 'Shaman'?
The main subject of the documentary is the Nganasan Shaman Demnime, who was 64 years old at the time of filming.
How long is the documentary 'Shaman'?
The documentary 'Shaman' has a duration of 21 minutes.
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