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Tanjuska and the 7 Devils (1993)

Tanjuska and the 7 Devils (1993)

Documentary
Release Date: 1993, March 12
Directors: Pirjo Honkasalo
Countries: Finland, Sweden
Production: Baabeli Ky, Baabeli Ky, Svenska Filminstitutet, Svenska Filminstitutet

Overview:

A documentary about Tanjuska who is a 12-year-old White-Russian schoolgirl, with a face like an icon. Two years ago she stopped eating, then talking and finally she stopped growing. The village priest in Estonia has explained to the family that seven devils have made a home inside Tanjuska. These devils are giving her orders and only a daily ceremony can force the devils to leave the girl.

Keywords:

woman director christianity religion priest demon 1990s mental illness mental health demonic possession schizophrenia estonia russian orthodox church belarus