Today’s Kazakhstan is home to remnants of Tengriism: the worship of the sky deity Tengri and his favourite wife Umai, the earth goddess. In this colourful report on steppe life, documentary and contemporary myth are intertwined by shamanic artist Menlibayeva.
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Film details
- Productieland
- Kazakhstan
- Jaar
- 2010
- Festivaleditie
- IFFR 2011
- Lengte
- 11'
- Medium/Formaat
- HDcam
