Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

Listonixio Fresh and Exciting

InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Justina The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Mecky Netherworld is the most mysterious place for human being. Thanks to Director Marco Kalantari, with his brilliant sci-fi talents, showing us his imaginary Netherworld through the journey of the Shaman.I believe the movie is prima facie a success with its excellent cast, soul stirring music, meticulous production, and most importantly, the incredible and invaluable post-production. No wonder its trailer had attracted 4 millions of views worldwide before the complete version of the short movie was actually launched.I especially like the scene that Joshua the Shaman "battles" with the Machine. It is not a physical confrontation at all. It is a battle between the souls of the Machine and the Shaman, the white and the dark and a man and a woman. I think the attempt of their manipulating each other's soul is the highlight of the movie. I especially like the interior dialogues of the Shaman, analyzing the strategies of the adverse party – Seduction, Diversion and Evasion. I really appreciate the efforts of the team. It is Best of the Best and it definitely worths far more than 5 millions views. I have no reservation to recommend it to my friends and family and all the movie-lovers, and sincerely hope there will be a 120-min version in the near future?

Adrian Silva This short production is an outstanding piece of artwork for who is able to follow up the movie plot and understand its deep meanings. It is indeed a mind-blowing short movie, bringing together in a more insightful way a little bit of previous ideas from other Sci-Fi productions, like some concepts previously presented in The Sixth Sense, The Matrix, The Zero Theorem, Iron Sky, Jupiter Ascending, Edge of Tomorrow, Interstellar, etc. The special effects are really nice for a small production, and the actors' performance is captivating for such a complex and short story. I have watched it several times and will watch it many other times to come! I my view, this film enters in the category blockbuster with brains and soul.

epbryant As a long-time reader of Science Fiction, I have long been interested in the mythological "hero". The Shaman presents a hero that is deeply disturbed, but must perform for the good of the people. The movie is intriguing, cinematic, and very moving. I was fascinated by the use of the mystical combined with technology, and wish to know more about the background of this situation - what happened to cause the war? Who are the Shamans (there are obviously more of them)? What is the connection between music and magic, particularly regarding Lene and the Shaman? How did machines get souls? What do the facial markings mean? Who was the man in white? This movie prompts all sorts of imaginative contemplation, which I certainly enjoyed. The acting is true to the roles. Lene most definitely demonstrated care, concern, love, and support to the Shaman. The Shaman was portrayed as a stunted personality due to his history and training. However, the human was still there - in the actor's eyes. The supporting actors exhibited the awe and responsibility to protect the Shaman and their dedication to the war.Marco Kalantari's dark, chaotic setting and the overall tone of the movie were amazing. I truly hope to see more of this world in the future, but if there are no further explanations, my mind will provide wondrous ones.

Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de) Sadly, what applies to many other science fiction (short) films these days, is also true for "The Shaman", a little movie from this year written and directed by Austrian filmmaker Marco Kalantari, his 4th effort so far. but there's 10 years between number 3 and this one here, so maybe he is a bit rusty. Anyway, this movie here is all style over substance. Many explosions, pretentious scenes with classical music accompanying them, lots of screaming etc., but sadly no impactful story at all. The acting could be better, especially the actress with the short blonde hair is pretty bad in here. All in all, there is not really a reason to watch this one. Weak story overall and only worth taking a look at for the biggest science fiction fans. Hopefully, Kalantari's next works will be improved.