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White Shaman

1982·Movie
2h 30min

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No stream option in US yet.

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

The action takes place in the 1930s and 1940s in Chukotka. With the establishment of Soviet power, changes are coming to the camp. The main character — hunter Poygin — does not realize the significance of what is happening immediately. There is a series of events: a collision with a Black shaman who tried to take away a beloved woman from a hunter, a meeting with the head of the cultural base Medvedev, etc. Poygin observes the events that ultimately determine his life position. He becomes chairman of the first collective farm in Chukotka.
Historical DramaCultural TransformationSoviet EraPersonal JourneyIndigenous CulturePolitical CommentarySlow Burn NarrativeCharacter StudySocietal Change

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is White Shaman worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is White Shaman?

2 h 30 min

White Shaman runs 2 h 30 min.

Is White Shaman based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is White Shaman in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.