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Atman

アートマン1975

Overview

ĀTMAN is a visual tour-de-force based on the idea of the subject at the centre of the circle created by camera positions (480 such positions). Shooting frame-by-frame the filmmaker set up an increasingly rapid circular motion. ĀTMAN is an early Buddhist deity often connected with destruction; the Japanese aspect is stressed by the devil mask of Hangan, from the Noh, and by using both Noh music and the general principle of acceleration often associated with Noh drama.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
July 1, 1975
Original language
Japanese
Countries
Japan
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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