Jodorowsky's Dune Film Screening and Discussion
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In 2013, French documentarian Frank Pavich brought the world the wild story of a film that would never be: Jodorowsky’s Dune. In late 1974, a French production group engaged controversial cult filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky to direct a film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s operatic novel. Over the course of the next two years, Jodorowsky’s impossibly grand vision would drive the project into complete failure, only to be revived by Dino De Laurentiis and David Lynch for their 1984 film. But along the way, “Jodo” enlisted a massive crew, including influential cartoonist Jean “Moebius” Giraud and H…
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Andrea Fernandez· Sep 25
this documentary is wild, can't wait to see it again
Robert Sullivan· Sep 24
does anyone actually know what happens in the original book lol
Jessica Martinez· Sep 26
the discussion part sounds cool. how long is the screening?
Rose Chen· Sep 23
been wanting to see this! tagging @sarah
Andrea Fernandez· Sep 30
This movie is a trip. So excited for the discussion after!
Amara Gonzalez· Sep 30
Jodorowsky is kind of pretentious though? Idk feels overrated for what it is
Jessica Martinez· Oct 1
@amara.creative Have you actually seen it or just going off takes you read online?
Amara Gonzalez· Oct 1
I've seen it. Doesn't mean I have to love it like everyone else does
Cristina Morales· Oct 1
The visuals alone are worth the ticket price. Even if the story doesn't land for everyone, it's an experience
Elena Gutierrez· Oct 1
What time does the discussion start? Want to know if I should grab dinner before or after
Crystal Torres· Oct 1
Has anyone been to their screening events before? Do they actually get people talking or is it awkward?
Sofia Ramirez· Oct 1
@crystal.torres.89 Last one I went to was amazing! Really thoughtful group, nobody was rude about different opinions
Amara Gonzalez· Oct 1
@sofia_rm28 ok fair, maybe I'll actually give the discussion a shot
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