Alejandro Jodorowsky

Date of Birth: February 17, 1929

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Alejandro Jodorowsky is a multifaceted artist known primarily for his work as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and author. He was born on February 17, 1929, in Tocopilla, Chile, to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. Jodorowsky’s career spans several decades and encompasses a wide range of artistic endeavors, including avant-garde theater, comic books, and tarot reading. He first gained international recognition with his 1970 film “El Topo,” which is often credited as the first “midnight movie.” This was followed by “The Holy Mountain” in 1973, a film that further solidified his reputation as a pioneer of surreal and avant-garde cinema. Despite his early success, Jodorowsky faced numerous challenges in the film industry, including the collapse of his ambitious adaptation of Frank Herbert’s “Dune.” In addition to his work in film, Jodorowsky is also a prolific writer, having authored numerous books on a variety of subjects, including spirituality, psychology, and the Tarot. He is known for his practice of “psychomagic,” a form of therapy that combines elements of psychology and shamanic rituals.

5 Interesting Facts about Alejandro Jodorowsky

1. Alejandro Jodorowsky is also a comic book writer, best known for his series “The Incal,” illustrated by Moebius.

2. He was once a member of the surrealist group led by André Breton.

3. Jodorowsky practices a unique form of therapy called “psychomagic,” which uses artistic acts as a means of healing.

4. His canceled adaptation of “Dune” is considered one of the greatest films never made and inspired a documentary titled “Jodorowsky’s Dune.”

5. In 2016, Jodorowsky returned to filmmaking with “Endless Poetry,” a continuation of his autobiographical film “The Dance of Reality.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alejandro Jodorowsky

1. “Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness.”

2. “Most directors make films with their eyes; I make films with my testicles.”

3. “A symbol is not a thing; it is the representation of a thing.”

4. “To be a living thing is to be a contradiction.”

5. “Human beings are unable to be honest with themselves about themselves. They cannot talk about themselves without embellishing.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Alejandro Jodorowsky is estimated to be around $1 million.

Children

Alejandro Jodorowsky has several children, including: – Brontis Jodorowsky, who is an actor and has appeared in several of his father’s films. – Cristóbal Jodorowsky, who is also an actor and a practitioner of psychomagic. – Adan Jodorowsky, a musician and actor, known for his work in both film and music.