Jodorowsky's Dune(2013)
“What is to give light must endure burning”
Overview
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.
Director
Frank Pavich
Studio
Snowfort Pictures
Revenue
$663K
Cast
Alejandro Jodorowsky
as Self - Writer / Filmmaker
Michel Seydoux
as Self - Film Producer
Chris Foss
as Self - Artist
H. R. Giger
as Self - Artist
Jean-Paul Gibon
as Self - Film Producer
Brontis Jodorowsky
as Self - Actor
Amanda Lear
as Self - Singer / Dali's Muse
Christian Wander
as Self - Singer
Devin Faraci
as Self - Film Critic
Diane O'Bannon
as Self - O'Bannon's Widow
Drew McWeeny
as Self - Film Critic
Gary Kurtz
as Self - Film Producer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Box Office
$663K
Production Companies
Snowfort Pictures • Camera One • Endless Picnic
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What is Jodorowsky's Dune about?▼
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.
Who directed Jodorowsky's Dune?▼
Jodorowsky's Dune was directed by Frank Pavich and released in 2013. It is a documentary film.
How long is Jodorowsky's Dune?▼
Jodorowsky's Dune has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in Jodorowsky's Dune?▼
The cast of Jodorowsky's Dune includes Alejandro Jodorowsky as Self - Writer / Filmmaker, Michel Seydoux as Self - Film Producer, Chris Foss as Self - Artist, H. R. Giger as Self - Artist, Jean-Paul Gibon as Self - Film Producer and more.
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