A 3,000-mile pilgrimage along the Ganges River unfolds as Jamana Lal, paralyzed from the waist down, honors his deceased mother.
Synopsis
A 3,000-mile pilgrimage along the Ganges River unfolds as Jamana Lal, paralyzed from the waist down, honors his deceased mother.
Synopsis
Jamana Lal, a Hindu man paralyzed from the waist down, embarks on a 3,000-mile pilgrimage along the Ganges River. He travels with his brother and wife, aiming to reach the holy city of Haridwar to honor his deceased mother. Along the way, he encounters Shanta, a woman who offers support and companionship. Directed by Pirjo Honkasalo, "Atman" is the final part of the "Trilogy of the Sacred and the Satanic," which includes "Mysterion" and "Tanjuska and the 7 Devils.
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Why Watch
- See the unique pilgrimage of two Indian brothers.
- Find out why Atman won the Joris Ivens Award.
- Meet Pirjo Honkasalo's vision in her trilogy's conclusion.
Did You Know
- Atman is the final film in Pirjo Honkasalo's trilogy, released in 1997.
- The film has a duration of 76 minutes.
- It was produced in two countries: Finland and Germany.
- Atman features dialogues in Gujarati and Hindi.
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Who directed the documentary Atman?
Atman was directed by Finnish director Pirjo Honkasalo.
What is the duration of the documentary Atman?
Atman has a duration of 76 minutes.
What award did Atman receive?
Atman received the Joris Ivens Award at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.
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