Jodorowsky's Dune
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Jodorowsky's Dune

What is to give light must endure burning

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.

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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.

Released August 30, 2013

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Alejandro Jodorowsky

Alejandro Jodorowsky

Self - Writer / Filmmaker

Michel Seydoux

Michel Seydoux

Self - Film Producer

Chris Foss

Chris Foss

Self - Artist

H. R. Giger

H. R. Giger

Self - Artist

Jean-Paul Gibon

Jean-Paul Gibon

Self - Film Producer

Brontis Jodorowsky

Brontis Jodorowsky

Self - Actor

Amanda Lear

Amanda Lear

Self - Singer / Dali's Muse

Christian Wander

Christian Wander

Self - Singer

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