In pursuit of the Siberian shaman

A documentary on the revival of Buryat shamanism based on the field research on Olkhon Island. Also shows a behind- the-scenes look at an indigenous shaman living on the island as he moves between shamanic rituals performed for the local clientele and shows performed at various resorts for Western t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bernstein, Anya
Corporate Authors: CineTrance Films, Documentary Educational Resources (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:Russian
Published: Watertown, MA Documentary Educational Resources 2006, c2006
Series:Ethnographic video online, volume 1
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Collection: Ethnographic Video Online Vol. 1 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:A documentary on the revival of Buryat shamanism based on the field research on Olkhon Island. Also shows a behind- the-scenes look at an indigenous shaman living on the island as he moves between shamanic rituals performed for the local clientele and shows performed at various resorts for Western tourists in search of "primitive" cultures
Item Description:Filmed in 2004
Physical Description:1 streaming video (72 min.)