Deep Dive: The Jodorowsky Constellation (1994)
Film Lens
In 'The Jodorowsky Constellation,' Alejandro Jodorowsky shares personal insights about his life, relationships, and career as a filmmaker and graphic novelist. The documentary features a lengthy interview conducted in Spanish, with subtitles, allowing viewers to hear Jodorowsky's thoughts on his eccentricities, including his roles as a tarot reader and theatrical director during The Panic Movement.
The film includes appearances by notable figures such as Marcel Marceau, Fernando Arrabal, Peter Gabriel, and Jean 'Moebius' Giraud, who discuss their collaborations with Jodorowsky. It also presents unusual footage from Jodorowsky's absurdist plays, where topless women covered in paint perform, illustrating the limitations of reason in conveying the human experience.
Why Watch
- •Meet Alejandro Jodorowsky in a candid interview.
- •See rare footage from Jodorowsky's absurdist plays.
- •Find out about The Panic Movement's impact on theater.
Did You Know
•The documentary features a 91-minute interview with Alejandro Jodorowsky.
•Notable figures like Marcel Marceau and Peter Gabriel appear in the film.
•The film was directed by Louis Mouchet and released in 1994.
•Jodorowsky was involved in The Panic Movement, which challenged conventional theater.
Perfect For
Fans of Alejandro JodorowskyTheater enthusiastsGraphic novel readers