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Jodorowsky's Dune
Documentary · 2013
In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.
Movie details
Jodorowsky's Dune
“What is to give light must endure burning”
2013 Documentary 1h 27m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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7.8 / 10
Community rating
In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Jodorowsky's Dune?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Frank Pavich
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Self - Writer / Filmmaker
Michel Seydoux
Self - Film Producer
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Chris Foss
Self - Artist
H. R. Giger
Self - Artist
J
Jean-Paul Gibon
Self - Film Producer
Brontis Jodorowsky
Self - Actor
Amanda Lear
Self - Singer / Dali's Muse
Court is in session
Put Jodorowsky's Dune on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.