Alejandro Jodorowsky
Chilean-French filmmaker and comics writer
1929 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Chilean-French filmmaker and comics writer
Born
February 17, 1929
Age
~97 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
ChileBorn in Tocopilla
1929
Born in Tocopilla (1929-02-17)
1947
EducationStudied at University of Chile (1947–1950)
1998
AwardYellow Kid Award
2006
AwardPablo Neruda Order of Artistic and Cultural Merit
2006
AwardTime Machine Award
2013
AwardAdamson Awards
About
Alejandro Jodorowsky Prullansky is a Chilean and French avant-garde filmmaker. Known for his films El Topo (1970), The Holy Mountain (1973) and Santa Sangre (1989), Jodorowsky has been "venerated by cult cinema enthusiasts" for his work which "is filled with violently surreal images and a hybrid blend of mysticism and religious provocation".
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Who is Alejandro Jodorowsky?+
Alejandro Jodorowsky Prullansky is a Chilean and French avant-garde filmmaker. Known for his films El Topo (1970), The Holy Mountain (1973) and Santa Sangre (1989), Jodorowsky has been "venerated by cult cinema enthusiasts" for his work which "is filled with violently surreal images and a hybrid ble
What does the name Alejandro mean?+
The name Alejandro means "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alejandro Jodorowsky born?+
Alejandro Jodorowsky was born on February 17, 1929.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.
The name Alejandro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alejandro — February 17, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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The world is a little different because you existed.
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My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
Respect.
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