Blacksmith

Overview

The darkhans of Buryatia, a Buddhist region of Siberia, were craftsmen and blacksmiths highly esteemed for their artistic skills, ability to work with fire, and shamanistic talent. Dashi Namdakov, a descant of darkhans, began to learn the craft not long after a Buryat shaman cured him of a life-threatening illness as a young man. Today he is internationally celebrated as an artist and sculptor. Namdakov carries on his ancestors' ways, working with fire and metal to create art that conveys a Buddhist-shamanic spirituality and a distinct flavor of the supernatural. This 2019 film by Kazakh director Gulshat Omarova offers a glimpse into Namdakov's fascinating life and the creative process that honors his Buryat roots.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 29, 2019

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Italian, Mongolian, Russian

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Sergei Bodrov

Director

Gulshat Omarova

Producer

Gulshat Omarova

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt3516936