Antonio Negret’s The Shaman premieres at Austin Film Festival, exploring faith and possession in a remote Indigenous community.
The festival season isn’t over yet! While things are winding down, there are still a few key events we’re watching closely. With 6 or 7 films left on our radar to complete our upcoming “Best of the Year” list, these festivals are crucial. One standout title is Antonio Negret’s The Shaman, screening at the Austin Film Festival. This gripping possession film tells the story of a missionary working to convert an Indigenous community near a remote Ecuadorian volcano, only to confront her own faith when her son is possessed by ancient forces. Stay tuned for our review, and let us know which films you’re excited to see at these festivals!
Candice, a devout Catholic missionary, works hard to convert an Indigenous community in the remote Ecuadorian Andes, alongside her husband Joel and their teenage son, Elliot. Living near the Chimborazo volcano, their peaceful life is disrupted when tensions arise with the local Shaman, who resists the changes Candice and a bilingual priest, Father Meyer, have introduced.
When Elliot falls mysteriously ill, Candice suspects the Shaman’s involvement, believing it to be a form of retaliation. As Elliot’s condition worsens, Candice realizes that the cause is far more terrifying than she imagined - Elliot is possessed by a powerful, ancient entity. Faced with the horrifying possibility that this demon is older than her faith, Candice is forced to make an unthinkable choice — one that could either save her son or cost them their very souls.”
SHAMAN is directed and produced by Antonio Negret. Written and produced by Daniel Negret. Produced by Luiza Ricupero. Executive produced by María Ángeles Palacios. Cinematography by Daniel Andrade. Edited by Louis Bravo. Composed by Chris Westlake and Maria Vertiz. A Night Tree production.
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