Alejandro Jodorowsky’s is back shooing what he know the best. Himself in his latest film Endless Poetry.
The tells the story of his years spent as an aspiring poet in Chile in the 1940’s. Against the wishes of his authoritarian father, the 20 year-old Alejandro Jodorowsky (Adan Jodorowsky, Alejandro’s son), leaves home to pursue his dream of becoming a poet, and is introduced into the bohemian and artistic inner circle of Santiago where he meets Enrique Lihn (Leandro Taub), Stella Diaz Varín (Pamela Flores), Nicanor Parra (Felipe Rios), all unknown at the time, but who would later become driving forces of twentieth century Hispanic literature.
Living with these inspirational artists, Jodorowsky’s exploration of his inner feelings takes him on a journey of sensual experimentation leading him to realize his innermost desires and passions.
Fopr fans of Jodorowsky’s surreal and psychedelic visual film making, it should be a must see..
Endless Poetry will open at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema in New York and NuArt in Los Angeles on July 14th. On July 24th, the film will open in other major markets nationwide.
