Often venerated as the ultimate cult film director, the chilean artist shot to prominence as a 1970s countercultural icon thanks to the masterful movies presented on this collection. Now 90 and still a vigorously engaged public figure, the midnightmovie magus, comicbook artist and tarot enthusiast alejandro jodorowsky. From watching that movie, i learned that some time before lynchs adaptation was made, another filmmaker by the name of alejandro jodorowsky was set to adapt herberts story to film. Presented here as part of a dedicated series of jodorowskys abkco film scores alongside the previously unreleased the holy mountain and the dance of reality, finders keepers bring you the score to the ultimate midnight movie and spiritual pseudo western an album that marks the exact pinprick where alejandro jodorowskys legacy first bled into the wider public consciousness. Determined to bypass traditional distribution after his experience with his first film fando and lis 1968, jodorowsky sought another route for his surreal western. The film can be split into two parts, ending where the last article left off. Alejandro jodorowsky is a playwright, filmmaker, composer, mime, psychotherapist, and author of many books on spirituality and tarot, and over thirty comic books and graphic novels. He developed psychomagic, a combination of psychotherapy and shamanic magic. His fans have included john lennon and marilyn manson. Alejandro jodorowsky s most popular book is the incal.
A book of the film 1972 that detailed the actual rape he carried out on his costar, mara lorenzio. Alejandro jodorowsky is a playwright, filmmaker, composer, mime, psychotherapist, and author of many books on spirituality and tarot and over thirty comic books and graphic novels. Best known for his avantgarde films, he has been venerated by cult cinema enthusiasts for his work which is filled with violently surreal images and a hybrid blend of. Alejandro jodorowsky was born in iquique, chile on february 17, 1929. Most of the book is a long rambling interview with him. Alejandro jodorowskys most popular book is the incal. Alejandro jodorowsky project gutenberg selfpublishing. A book of the film by alejandro jodorowsky goodreads. Manual of psychomagic book by alejandro jodorowsky. Jodorowskys wife valerie and sons brontis, axel and adan have all at times appeared in his films. The priory of sion, the holy grail and mary magdalene duration. A book of the film, a cura di ross firestone, traduzione di joanne pottlitzer, new york, douglas book corp, 1971, p. He has directed several films, including the rainbow thief. Alejandro jodorowsky born february 17, 1929 is a chilean scholar in comparative religion, playwright, director, producer, composer, actor, mime, comic book writer, tarot reader, historian, and psychotherapist.
For those of you who are not spanish speaking zoologists or gardeners, the title translates the mole. A circus clown and a puppeteer in his youth, alejandro jodorowsky left for. Metagenealogy book by alejandro jodorowsky, marianne. Alejandro jodorowsky is one of world cinema s most fabled iconoclasts. These extraordinary films, presented here alongside his stunning new film psychomagic, bedazzled. A book of the film alexandro jodorowsky, ross firestone, bob cato, janne pottlitzer on. He is known for a distinctive mix of mysticism and brutality in his work, which stems from his own interest in mysticism and the occult he has been involved with a number of. This violent and allegorical mexican western attracted a cult following in its day. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Oh, father, i cannot kill you, but i can kill your son. These astonishing films, which have been fully restored and remastered, are available as a special limited edition collectors box set featuring exclusive rare bonus materials. The film was later banned in mexico for its brutal violence and graphic sexual content.
See the psychotronic encyclopedia of film to get it. Alejandro jodorowsky prullansky born 17 february 1929 is a chileanfrench filmmaker, actor, composer, playwright, writer, mime, psychologist, sculptor, poet, painter, puppeteer, and philosophermagician. A book of the film hardcover january 1, 1971 by alejandro jodorowsky author visit amazons alejandro jodorowsky page. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Since the spiritual journey of alejandro jodorowsky. His tales, which defy belief, are entertaining, enlightening and profound. Jodorowskys memoirs of his experiences with master takata and the group. Learn more about jodorowskys life and career, including his other notable films. Characterized by its bizarre characters and occurrences, use of maimed and dwarf performers, and heavy doses of christian symbolism and eastern philosophy, the film is about the eponymous character a violent, blackclad gunfighter and his quest for enlightenment. A book of the film, is far more disturbing than what he puts onscreen. Alejandro jodorowskys dance on the edge of meaning. A landmark in the history of cult cinema, jodorowskys dreamlike western is one of the wildest and most memorable films. The psychomagical realism of alejandro jodorowsky the. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alejandro jodorowsky books online. Alejandro jodorowsky also known as alexandro jodorowsky is a chilean film and theatre director, screenwriter, playwright, actor, comic book writer, author, poet, mime, musician, and spiritual guru.
He has directed several films, including the rainbow thief and the cult classics. Alejandro jodorowsky the films of alejandro jodorowsky. A hundred ways to find the reel thing, londra, vermilion, 1982, p. In 1955 he went to paris and studied mime with marcel marceau. Alejandro jodorowsky has 419 books on goodreads with 754 ratings.
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