Atman
At a glance
Atman is a 1997 documentary by Finnish director Pirjo Honkasalo about two Indian brothers undertaking a pilgrimage. The film runs 76 minutes and is the last part of Honkasalo’s Trilogy of the Sacred and the Satanic, following Mysterion (1991) and Tanjuska and the 7 Devils (1993). It received the Joris Ivens Award at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. The listed details identify its central journey and place it within a larger three-film sequence, but do not describe the brothers’ route or the events shown along the way. For viewers interested in pilgrimage, Indian subjects, or Honkasalo’s connected body of work, Atman offers a feature-length documentary with a spiritual focus. Its 1997 release and Finnish country attribution provide further context for exploring documentary cinema from that period.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in pilgrimage, Indian subjects, or Pirjo Honkasalo’s Trilogy of the Sacred and the Satanic. Its 76-minute runtime makes it a feature-length option for documentary fans and classroom discussion.
What is good
- Follows two Indian brothers on pilgrimage
- 76-minute runtime
- Part of Honkasalo’s three-film trilogy
- Received the Joris Ivens Award
What to know first
- Part of a trilogy sequence
- 76-minute feature
Verdict
Atman pairs a pilgrimage subject with its place in Honkasalo’s larger trilogy. It is a fitting choice for viewers drawn to spiritual journeys and documentary cinema from Finland.
Details
- Year
- 1997wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 76 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Pirjo Honkasalowikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Finlandwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0115585wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q15734080· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atman_(1997_film)· checked 2 Oct 2026