Alejandro Jodorowsky

Alejandro Jodorowsky Prullansky (; 17 February 1929 – 15 September 2022) is a Chilean movie and theatre director, screenwriter, playwright, actor, author, poet, producer, composer, musician, comic book writer. He also gives spiritual advice. He was known for his movies "El Topo" (1970), "The Holy Mountain" (1973), "Tusk" (1980), the horror "Santa Sangre" (1989) and the failed blockbuster "The Rainbow Thief" (1990).
He is best known for his avant-garde movies. He is popular among cult cinema fans for his work. His movies are "filled with violently surreal images" and a mix of "mysticism and religious provocation".
He was born in Tocopilla, Chile.