The only thing a master can teach is how to learn about yourself. There are no secrets. They are only techniques to waken yourself.
Alejandro JodorowskyRead
I ask of cinema what most North Americans ask of psychedelic drugs.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote compares the transformative experience of cinema to that of psychedelic drugs, emphasizing the profound impact both can have on perception and consciousness.
Alejandro Jodorowsky suggests that cinema, like psychedelic drugs, offers a unique and immersive experience that can expand one's understanding of reality. He implies that both mediums are capable of altering perception and evoking deep emotional and psychological insights, challenging viewers to see the world in new and transformative ways.
Themes
CinemaPsychedelicExperiencePerceptionTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the artistry of film during a film club meeting.
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