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The documentary 'Shaman' focuses on the Nganasan Shaman Demnime, who was 64 years old at the time of filming in 1977. It captures his incarnation ritual, providing insight into the spiritual practices of the Nganasan people living in Siberia. The film was shot on the Taymyr Peninsula, specifically at the Avam river, during the production of another documentary titled 'The Winds of the Milky Way'.
Completed 20 years after the initial filming, 'Shaman' is the fifth and final entry in Lennart Meri's 'Encyclopaedia Cinematographica Gentium Fenno - Uricarum' series. The film serves as an anthropological study, highlighting the cultural significance of shamanism in this remote region of Eurasia.
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.
Perfect For
Siberian culture enthusiastsAnthropology studentsDocumentary film fans