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Atman (1975)
Directed by Toshio Matsumoto
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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.
Length 12 minutes
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2025 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
They call it “experimental” for a reason! From the director of Funeral Parade of Roses, Toshio Matsumoto simulates a strobe lighting effect using 480 shots around his Hannya masked subject for a dizzying yet haunting effect. The colors along with the close to midrange shots in rapid successive frames are enough to give the viewer motion sickness. This should be on the Halloween party playlist for all the monitors around the house or in rotation at the local underground bar with Tetsuo and other old staples of Night Flight.
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