Japan Synopsis
アートマン
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.
Horror + Animation in Japan
61 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Horror and Animation genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Atman itself).
The 1974–1976 Japan Window
Atman holds position #29 of 65 Japan films in the 1974–1976 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1970s in Japan, 197 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Atman premiered alongside 21 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 21 other Japan films in 1975.
The 443rd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (2,908 films).
Audience Engagement
24 audience reviews — more than 42% of Japan films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 7th percentile among Japan films.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,986 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (35th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.3 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Horror productions specifically: #103 of 391 (top 26%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Matsumoto Production |
| Runtime | 12m |
| Release Date | July 1, 1975 |
| IMDb | tt1095169 |