FANDO Y LIS: Jodorowsky’s Taboo-Breaking Debut | Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Cinema of Cruelty

Before he became the godfather of midnight movies and a psychedelic prophet of cinema, Alejandro Jodorowsky made his directorial debut with a black-and-white surrealist nightmare called FANDO Y LIS. Based on a play by Fernando Arrabal and made on a shoestring budget in Mexico, FANDO Y LIS caused riots when it premiered and was banned in its home country. But it also marked the beginning of a bold and uncompromising artistic vision—one that would go on to shape cult cinema for decades. In this episode, we trace Jodorowsky’s journey from avant-garde theater provocateur to first-time filmmaker, explore the chaotic production and reception of FANDO Y LIS, and discuss how this taboo-breaking debut laid the groundwork for the films that would follow. Show Notes:    📺Watch The Severed Heads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1rhIqZDs2Q 📺Watch scenes from Sacramental Melodrama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-jIkgB76LY Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.