Atman
Brief Synopsis
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A travelogue-of-sorts which follows an Indian pilgrim on his Ganga Yatra--a journey up the Ganges. Jamana Lal isn't a typical pilgrim: Due to congenial defects (which look Thalidomide-induced), he has stumps instead of legs, and his back is shaped like a pretzel. Still, the 35-year-old seeker has a
Cast & Crew
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Pirjo Honkasalo
Director
Walter Flemmer
Producer
Christine Hafner
Editor
Pirjo Honkasalo
Screenwriter
Pirjo Honkasalo
Cinematographer
Patrick Horl
Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Bayerischer Rundfunk
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 16m
Synopsis
A travelogue-of-sorts which follows an Indian pilgrim on his Ganga Yatra--a journey up the Ganges. Jamana Lal isn't a typical pilgrim: Due to congenial defects (which look Thalidomide-induced), he has stumps instead of legs, and his back is shaped like a pretzel. Still, the 35-year-old seeker has a handsome face and has such a strong emotional presence that he even gets possessed by river spirits.
Director
Pirjo Honkasalo
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Bayerischer Rundfunk
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 16m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 26 - October 12, 1997.
color
dialogue Hindi
subtitled English
