Heavy Pictures Presents: Santa Sangre
"Accept no Jodorowsky imitation! The original don of mystical, mind-mangling cult cinema disappeared into the ether for most of the 80s, returning in the eleventh hour with the brutally disturbing, psychedelic morality tale Santa Sangre. Tragedy, comedy, mommy issues puppetry, and some of the most surreal visuals in the history of horror…"
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An event on Wednesday 18th November. The event starts at 18:45.
Heavy Pictures presents a new global cinema series celebrating visionary pictures from around the world.
We are kicking off with one of the most deranged and mesmerising films Heavy Pictures has shown yet: Santa Sangre, Alejandro Jodorowsky’s triumphant return to filmmaking, and arguably his masterpiece?
Growing up in the circus leaves a mark; in Santa Sangre, it lands you in a psychiatric hospital. After escaping, Fenix - portrayed across different eras by Jodorowsky’s own sons - navigates the vivid streets of Mexico City, forced to confront the violent trauma of his upbringing.
Featuring real performances and lifers on the streets of Mexico, Santa Sangre is a beautiful nightmare that uses its environment to full effect.
WARNING: Santa Sangre contains disturbing themes, including sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, and abuse against disabled individuals.
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Entry requirements: 18+