I saw the youtube clip too, and I really hope it’s legit, and that this project gets completed. He doesn’t have the best track record in that area.
Does anyone know what ever happened to SONS OF EL TOPO?
King Shot is sort of what became of the El Topo sequel, what with Marylin Manson’s involvement and all.
For me, this movie has the potential to either be one of the greatest returns of a master to the stage of cinema, or a complete and utter failure on all levels imaginable. Either way, it’s my most anticipated film of 2009, if it actually comes out next year (which, most likely, it won’t).
what if it’s “just okay”. :) or is it really all or nothing?
I suppose it could be just okay, Zak… but this is Alejandro Jodorowsky, making a movie starring Marylin Manson, Nick Nolte and Udo Kier… and I know the video is down now, but if you saw it; It has giant gun-cars being pulled by Ostriches and a mutant Pope monster.
No, this is either going to be brilliant, terrible, or so terrible it becomes brilliant.
It has been removed :(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_xMpcN3IIc
Wow that looks great. thinks for the post.
ill believe it when i see it
Always thought El Topo and The Holy Mountain were pretentious garbage. Let’s just throw in everything weird we can think of and maybe they’ll think we are profound school of filmmaking. Altho I liked Santa Sangre.
Both “El Topo” and especially “The Holy Mountain” are heavily informed by Jodorowsky’s predilection for the metaphysical. Those familiar with religious and occult symbol-systems will readily understand the imagery. Whether one should have to have that knowledge in order to appreciate the movies is a different question. In my view he was hoping that the power of those symbols would transcend having prior knowledge of them.
Eric-I understand the imagery fairly well. Just didn’t think it was very profound. Bunuel does it so much better.
I enjoyed El Topo, though I think the guy is a little full of himself. And Marilyn Manson? Seriously?
I can’t wait :D
Hopefully it does get made, but I’m not getting my hopes up
But I wish him luck
Steve, in that case I have to ask: what did you consider to be “thrown in”? Some of his choices work better than others, no doubt, but I think in general the imagery is fairly considered.
I cant fucking wait!
I would love to watch this movie, but it’s not going to happen anytime soon.
someday, hopefully
Viva Chile Mmierda y Jodo con su rebe!!!
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Has there been any news on this? Anyone know what stage of production it’s in?
It’s been on hold for months now.. the funds couldn’t be pulled together. But it is a fact that Jodorowsky’s next film will be shot soon, and that the funds are there. IT WILL HAPPEN as long as Jodorowsky stays alive for the next few months. This will be the long awaited sequel to El Topo entitled- Abel Cain. That IS HAPPENING FOR SURE.
Hopefully King Shot can be shot after Abel Cain is.
Is this the constantly rumored “Sons of El Topo?” Awesome! Love that film.
Is Lynch involved? I know he was planning to produce King Shot, which is why it surprises me they couldn’t bring together the money.
Yes, Abel Cain is Sons of El Topo with a different title(Abel and Cain are the two sons of El Topo). Lynch isn’t involved though. It’s funded by two Russian producers. They stepped in to fund the film indefinitely.
Exciting! Hope we see a release stateside.
If there is a sequel to EL TOPO it will be the greatest single moment in human history.
“If there is a sequel to EL TOPO it will be the greatest single moment in human history.”
Then wait until 2011-
Thanks NATHAN. I can not freakin wait. I’ve only seen EL TOPO and SANTA SANGRE, but they are two of my all time faves.
Whenever his movies come out, I will be first in line on opening day.
@ ANYONE
How is THE HOLY MOUNTAIN? Dying to see it but haven’t seen much about it?
ZAK FORSMAN
a new film by Alejandro Jodorowsky… this featurette speaks for itself…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bIftjvUxa0&fmt=18