Szamanka (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Szamanka is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Andrzej Żuławski, running about 110 minutes. “She's a machine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anthropology professor Michal develops two overwhelming obsessions. The first one is a mummified, 3,000 year-old, perfectly preserved body of a shaman he and his colleagues have recently dragged out of a swamp. The second is an enigmatic student he meets by chance at a railway station.
Who’s in it. Szamanka stars Bogusław Linda as Michał, Iwona Petry as Włoszka, Piotr Machalica as Anna's Father and Paweł Burczyk as Marcin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Szamanka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Szamanka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Szamanka tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Szamanka (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Szamanka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Szamanka worth watching?
- Szamanka holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Szamanka?
- Szamanka stars Bogusław Linda, Iwona Petry, Piotr Machalica, Paweł Burczyk and Stanisław Jaskułka.
- When was Szamanka released?
- Szamanka was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.