Behind the Shadows (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2025, Behind the Shadows is a documentary film directed by Konstantinos Potamianos, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. The Greek shadow puppetry began 130 years ago. A student of Greek shadow puppetry travels to China, where shadow puppetry began over 2000 years ago. There he follows Chinese shadow puppeteer master He Shihong in Wushan of China. Watching his performances and listening to him talk about his art and his career in it, many parallels are drawn and he expresses them by including his Greek shadow puppetry teacher in the film. This documentary is a cultural bridge between Greece and China through the art of shadow puppetry.
Who’s in it. Behind the Shadows stars Shihong He as Shadow Puppeteer and Mpampis Makris as Shadow Puppeteer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Behind the Shadows sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Shadows page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Shadows (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behind the Shadows worth watching?
- Behind the Shadows holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Behind the Shadows?
- Behind the Shadows stars Shihong He and Mpampis Makris.
- When was Behind the Shadows released?
- Behind the Shadows was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.