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Mati Manas(1985)

7.5/10
Hindi92 mins

Mati Manas (1985) is a 92-minute Hindi film directed by Mani Kaul. Starring Aramugam, Harji Prajapati and Khemraj Kumhar. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Mati Manas stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.

Director:Mani Kaul
Mood:
poeticcontemplativeuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1985
Director
Mani Kaul
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 32m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Witness the timeless art of clay coming to life.

Film Details

7.5Rating
92Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMati Manas · Mind of Clay

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
poeticcontemplativeuplifting
Themes
identitytraditionartculture
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

#1
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AramugamActor
#2
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Harji PrajapatiActor
#3
K
Khemraj KumharActor
#4
C
Chaturbhurj KumharActor
#5
L
LaaliActor
#6
S
Sona DeviActor
#7
P
Palani AppanActor
#8
A
Anita KanwarActor
#9
R
Robin DasActor
#10
A
Ashok SharmaActor
#11
M
Mani KaulDirector
#12
V
VenuCrew
#13
L
Lalitha KrishnaCrew

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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.

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