Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1985
- Director
- Mani Kaul
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 3.2/10
Storyline
“Witness the timeless art of clay coming to life.”
Film Details
3.2Rating
92Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleमाटी मानस
Also Known AsMati Manas · Mind of Clay
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
poeticcontemplativeuplifting
Themes
identitytraditionartculture
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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AramugamActor
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Harji PrajapatiActor
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K
Khemraj KumharActor
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C
Chaturbhurj KumharActor
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L
LaaliActor
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S
Sona DeviActor
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#8P
Palani AppanActor
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Anita KanwarActor
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Robin DasActor
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#11A
Ashok SharmaActor
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Mani KaulDirector
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Lalitha KrishnaCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot in Rajasthan, India, using local potters as non-professional actors.
- It was funded by the Films Division of India, a government body known for documentaries and short films.
- Mani Kaul used a slow, meditative style, avoiding a traditional narrative to focus on the craft.
- The film's title translates to 'Clay Mind', reflecting its theme of human connection to earth.
- It is considered part of the Indian parallel cinema movement, which focused on artistic expression over commercial success.
- The soundtrack features classical Indian music, including the sarangi, to match the film's poetic mood.
- Mati Manas was not widely released in mainstream cinemas and is more known in film festival circles.