In this radiantly visceral autobiographical film -- cult director Alejandro Jodorowsky's first movie in 23 years -- a young Jodorowsky is confronted by a collection of compelling characters that contributed to his burgeoning surreal consciousness. The legendary filmmaker was born in 1929 in Tocopilla, a coastal town on the edge of the Chilean desert, where the film was shot. 

The L.A. Times discusses the film in the context of Jodorowsky's career.

New York: Through August 21 at the Cinema Village.

San Francisco: August 6 - 20 at the Roxie.

Visit the film's official website for details.