: Bold use of reds and deep blues symbolizes the "Holy Blood" and Fenix’s internal struggle.
: The relationship between Fenix and his mother is a "shriek against Momism," exploring themes of control and lost identity. 🎬 Production & Restoration
: The "Church of Santa Sangre" serves as a critique of fanaticism and religious trauma.
Alejandro Jodorowsky's Santa Sangre (1989) is a landmark of avant-garde cinema, blending surrealism, psychological horror, and profound religious symbolism. The film follows Fenix, a young man traumatized by his childhood in a circus, as he escapes a mental institution to rejoin his armless mother and becomes the physical instrument of her murderous will. 🎭 Visual Mastery & Symbolism
The film is celebrated for its technical craft, often compared to the works of Federico Fellini and David Lynch. Santa Sangre [2-Disc Blu-ray] - Severin Films Aspect ratio: 1.85:1. Severin Films
Jodorowsky uses vibrant colors and striking imagery to reach beyond traditional language.
