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.
The 1974–1976 Japan Window
65 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Atman sits at position #29.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Atman premiered. 197 total titles in this decade from Japan.
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 |