Shamanic Visions: Forgotten Territories

January. 22,2020      
Rating:
5.5
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This film is an initiatory journey among the Fangs of Gabon and the Shipibos of Peru. With the sound of traditional instruments like the mogongo (arc in the mouth), the holy harp, and the Icaros, we discover the traditional peoples’ wisdom.

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Reviews

Ehirerapp
2020/01/22

Waste of time

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Dotbankey
2020/01/23

A lot of fun.

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Dynamixor
2020/01/24

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

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Guillelmina
2020/01/25

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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