Jodorowsky's Dune
“What is to give light must endure burning”
Synopsis
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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Deleted Scenes
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-11-18
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Alejandro Jodorowsky
Self - Writer / Filmmaker
Michel Seydoux
Self - Film Producer
Chris Foss
Self - Artist
H. R. Giger
Self - Artist
Jean-Paul Gibon
Self - Film Producer
Brontis Jodorowsky
Self - Actor
Amanda Lear
Self - Singer / Dali's Muse
Christian Wander
Self - Singer
Devin Faraci
Self - Film Critic
Diane O'Bannon
Self - O'Bannon's Widow
Drew McWeeny
Self - Film Critic
Gary Kurtz
Self - Film Producer
Jean-Pierre Vignau
Self - Stunt Coordinator
Nicolas Winding Refn
Self - Filmmaker
Richard Stanley
Self - Filmmaker
Douglas Trumbull
Self - V/FX Artist (archive footage)
Dan O'Bannon
Self - V/FX Artist (voice) (archive footage)
Salvador Dalí
Self - Painter (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Scanorama
Festival / Special Debut
August 30, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$663K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Pavich
- Original Score
- Kurt Stenzel
- Original Title
- Jodorowsky's Dune
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $663K
- Production Studios
- Snowfort Pictures, Camera One, Endless Picnic, City Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Pavich
Kurt Stenzel
David Cavallo
Paul Docherty, Alex Ricciardi
Stephen Scarlata, Travis Stevens, Frank Pavich, Donald Rosenfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Pavich
Director
David Cavallo
Director of Photography
Stephen Scarlata
Producer
Paul Docherty
Editor
Travis Stevens
Producer
Frank Pavich
Producer
Kurt Stenzel
Original Music Composer
Alex Ricciardi
Editor
Paul Docherty
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jodorowsky's Dune
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What is Jodorowsky's Dune about?
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.
Who directed Jodorowsky's Dune?
Jodorowsky's Dune was directed by Frank Pavich.
Who stars in Jodorowsky's Dune?
The principal cast of Jodorowsky's Dune includes Alejandro Jodorowsky, Michel Seydoux, Chris Foss, H. R. Giger, Jean-Paul Gibon.
When was Jodorowsky's Dune released and how long is it?
Jodorowsky's Dune was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Jodorowsky's Dune make at the box office?
Jodorowsky's Dune grossed $663K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Jodorowsky's Dune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jodorowsky's Dune was composed by Kurt Stenzel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jodorowsky's Dune?
Jodorowsky's Dune holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).