Shaman (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Shaman is an animation film directed by Echo Henoche, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. This animated short tells the story of a ferocious polar bear turned to stone by an Inuk shaman. The tale is based on emerging filmmaker Echo Henoche's favourite legend, as told to her by her grandmother in her home community of Nain, Nunatsiavut, on Labrador's North Coast. Hand-drawn and painted by Henoche in a style all her own, Shaman is the first collaboration between the Labrador artist and the NFB.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shaman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaman tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shaman (2017)?
- In US, Shaman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaman worth watching?
- Shaman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Shaman released?
- Shaman was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.