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Atman (1975)

Genre : Horror, Animation

Runtime : 12M

Director : Toshio Matsumoto

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Crews

Toshio Matsumoto
Toshio Matsumoto
Director
Toshi Ichiyanagi
Toshi Ichiyanagi
Music
Kenji Takama
Kenji Takama
Director of Photography
Hiroshi Yamazaki
Hiroshi Yamazaki
Director of Photography
Toshio Matsumoto
Toshio Matsumoto
Editor
Toshie Iwasa
Toshie Iwasa
Editor
Matsuo Ono
Matsuo Ono
Sound Mix Technician

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Atman - (Toshio Matsumoto,1975)

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