ART SHAMAN
South Korea | Korean | Film: 90min, TV: 100min | 4K | Color
Logline
Art and shamanism — the oldest language of healing. 『Art Shaman』 unveils its hidden power.
Synopsis
Art Shaman explores the origin of art through Korea’s living shamanic traditions. In a country where AI and digital technology define the future, thousands of Mansin — Korean shamans— still perform ancient GUT rituals for healing and connection. The film follows masters like Min Hye-kyung and contemporary artists who reinterpret shamanic heritage through performance and visual art. Crossing Korea, Mongolia, and Japan, Art Shaman reveals that the primal spirit of art—empathy, rhythm, and collective healing—remains alive beyond time and technology.
Director Simon JIN
Award-winning director with extensive experience in historical documentaries for TV Chosun, KBS, and OBS. Led international cultural projects and digital museum initiatives. Recognized for excellence by the Ministry of Science and ICT and other prestigious institutions.
Producer/Writer PARK Sihyun
Si-hyun Park is a producer and writer focusing on documentaries that connect Korean heritage with modern thought. She worked on KBS’s History Specialand created Art Shaman, exploring shamanic rituals as the origin of human artistic expression.
Producer WOO Jeho
Je-ho Woo is a veteran producer with 30 years in cultural documentaries, including EBS’s World Theme Traveland MBC’s Midnight Special. In Art Shaman, he visualizes the deep link between ritual, art, and the human spirit.