Alexandro Jodorowsky Mexican director, screenwriter, playwright and actor working in different countries. [78] Date of Birth: 07.02.1929 Country: Mexico

1. Biography of Alejandro Jodorowsky
2. Early Life and Background
3. Move to Paris and the Panic Movement
4. Film Career and Controversies
5. Literary Works

Biography of Alejandro Jodorowsky

Alejandro Jodorowsky is a Mexican director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor who has worked in various countries. He gained worldwide fame for his film "The Mole" (1970), although most critics called it "nonsense".

Early Life and Background

Alejandro Jodorowsky was born on February 7, 1929, in Iquique, a coastal city in Chile. In 1905, his family fled from Odessa to Mexico to escape anti-Semitic pogroms. His father opened a shoe store and named it "Ukrainian House".

Move to Paris and the Panic Movement

In the early 1950s, Jodorowsky moved to Paris. On his first day, he called Andre Breton, stating his intention to revive surrealism and demanding immediate acceptance. Soon, together with Fernando Arrabal and Roland Topor, Jodorowsky announced the creation of the Panic Movement, which celebrated the pagan god Pan.

Film Career and Controversies

In the early 1960s, Jodorowsky directed several films that caused sensational scandals. The premiere of "Fando and Lis" (1966) led to the closure of the festival in Acapulco. Despite mixed reviews, Jodorowsky gained international recognition with his film "The Mole" (1970) which many critics dismissed as "nonsense". After the release of "The Holy Mountain" (1973), Jodorowsky took a break from filmmaking until 1980 when he directed "Tusk" and several other films.

Literary Works

From the early 1990s, Jodorowsky focused on writing and publishing. Some of his notable books include "Bloody Passions of Emptiness", "Where the Bird Sings Better", "Panic Therapy", "Gospel for Healing", "The Wisdom of Anecdotes", and "The Boy of Black Thursday". He also wrote a novel titled "The Tree of the Hanged God" dedicated to Russia.