Endless Poetry
Endless Poetry

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Endless Poetry

2016
Movie
128 min
Spanish

A portrait of the director’s young adulthood, set in the 1940s–1950s, in the electric capital city of Santiago. There, he decides to become a poet and is introduced, by destiny, into the foremost bohemian and artistic circle of the time.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users80%
Director: Alejandro JodorowskyGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Biography

Plot Summary

This surreal autobiographical film chronicles the bohemian adolescence and young adulthood of Alejandro Jodorowsky in 1940s Chile. It explores his passionate and tumultuous relationships, his burgeoning artistic endeavors as a poet and actor, and his eventual departure from his homeland to pursue his dreams in Paris. The film is a visually rich and symbolic journey into the artist's psyche and his quest for self-discovery and meaning.

Critical Reception

Endless Poetry received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its striking visuals, audacious storytelling, and Jodorowsky's unique artistic vision. While some found its surrealism and length challenging, many lauded it as a deeply personal and captivating exploration of creativity and self-creation, cementing Jodorowsky's status as a singular filmmaker.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and deeply personal exploration of artistic awakening.

  • A wild, surreal, and often profound autobiographical journey.

  • Jodorowsky's distinctive style is on full display, though it can be overwhelming for some.

Google audience: Viewers generally appreciated the film's unique artistic style and its exploration of the director's life and creative process. Many found it visually captivating and thought-provoking, though some noted that its surreal and unconventional narrative might not appeal to all audiences.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Alejandro Jodorowsky's son, Brontis Jodorowsky, plays his father in the film, while his other son, Adan Jodorowsky, plays his father as a young man.

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