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Szamanka

  • 1996
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.8K
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She-Shaman (U.S. DVD Cover)
DramaHorrorMystery

A young anthropology student stumbles upon the perfectly preserved body of an ancient shaman in a peat bog. As he explores the shaman's history, his girlfriend begins to exhibit uncanny, alm... Read allA young anthropology student stumbles upon the perfectly preserved body of an ancient shaman in a peat bog. As he explores the shaman's history, his girlfriend begins to exhibit uncanny, almost primal behavior that seems to echo the shaman's existence.A young anthropology student stumbles upon the perfectly preserved body of an ancient shaman in a peat bog. As he explores the shaman's history, his girlfriend begins to exhibit uncanny, almost primal behavior that seems to echo the shaman's existence.

  • Director
    • Andrzej Zulawski
  • Writer
    • Manuela Gretkowska
  • Stars
    • Boguslaw Linda
    • Iwona Petry
    • Piotr Machalica
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrzej Zulawski
    • Writer
      • Manuela Gretkowska
    • Stars
      • Boguslaw Linda
      • Iwona Petry
      • Piotr Machalica
    • 6User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Boguslaw Linda
    Boguslaw Linda
    • Michal
    Iwona Petry
    Iwona Petry
    • Wloszka
    • (as Iwona Petri)
    Piotr Machalica
    Piotr Machalica
    • Anna's father
    Pawel Burczyk
    Pawel Burczyk
    • Marcin - Wloszka's collegue
    Stanislaw Jaskulka
    Stanislaw Jaskulka
    • Lecturer of AGH (Minig and Metallurgical Engeneering Academy)…
    Joanna Benda
    • Michal's collaborator
    Grzegorz Emanuel
    Grzegorz Emanuel
    • Michal's collaborator
    Grzegorz Lukawski
    • Michal's friend
    Artur Krajewski
    • Michal's brother's lover
    Piotr Zelt
    Piotr Zelt
    • Michal's friend
    Sebastian Konrad
    • Michal's friend
    Tomasz Piernasz-Strus
    • Wloszka's father company employee
    Witold Zaboklicki
    • Guest at party…
    Pawel Delag
    Pawel Delag
    • Jules
    Jolanta Grusznic
    Jolanta Grusznic
    Magdalena Homanowska
    Alicja Jachiewicz
    Alicja Jachiewicz
    Halina Koman-Dobrowolska
      • Director
        • Andrzej Zulawski
      • Writer
        • Manuela Gretkowska
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      User reviews6

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      5arfdawg-1

      Ultimately Disappointing

      The film is really well made and the first half is very intriguing but then it starts to unravel and becomes rather tedious.

      Contrary to the urban legend the female lead, Iwona Petry was not plucked out of obscurity to be in this movie. She was actually in another Polish film three years earlier.

      And she didnt leave movies because she was traumatized by the nude scenes, which are relatively tame. She got married about the time this movie was made, returned to school and has been writing books of poetry ever since.

      She sure did have a smoking hot body in this film, but she's not a good actress and she hasnt aged well.

      The movie is worth a look, but be warned: you will likely get bored around midway.
      10realend

      Erotic, Occult, Sad, Weird, And Unforgettable

      This is the Most Peculiar movie I've seen. The characters are very psychopathic. Rather they make me mad.

      She(her names never appear)behaves intensely instinctively all the time.

      And there is numerous explicit Sex scenes. If it release in USA, maybe rated NC-17. Above all, the zealous acting moved me.

      Though this is a difficult film, I really love this.
      2helgis-63120

      The absolute low point of Andrzej Zulawski's career

      The controversial screenplay by Manuela Gretkowska became unwatchable when transferred to the big screen. In 2004 the film was voted the worst Polish movie of all time although the competition grew a little stronger since then, of course ;) Iwona Petry instead of becoming a famous actress needed therapy to recover from "the experience". I wouldn't say - avoid at all cost, but please don't start your viewing adventure with the late Polish master's movies with this... work.

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      • Trivia
        Certain scenes in the movie were so disturbing or humiliating for the leading actress that Iwona Petry disappeared from public life and quit acting just after her debut. In contrast, most of the supporting actors were very active on TV in the 2000s.
      • Connections
        Referenced in Chernobyl of Love (2012)

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      • Release date
        • May 10, 1996 (Poland)
      • Countries of origin
        • Poland
        • France
        • Switzerland
      • Language
        • Polish
      • Also known as
        • She-Shaman
      • Filming locations
        • Central Station, Aleje Jerozolimskie, Sródmiescie, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
      • Production companies
        • Alhena Films
        • Canal+ Polska
        • Canal+
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 50 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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