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Sky Arte airs documentary on Jodorowsky's unmade Dune

other · 2026-04-26

Sky Arte will broadcast Frank Pavich's documentary 'Jodorowsky's Dune' on Friday, April 3, exploring Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious but unrealized adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune saga. The film chronicles the two-year development process that aimed to create a revolutionary cinematic experience. Pavich describes the project as a fascinating journey through creativity and imagination, emphasizing it is not a story of failure but of artistic ambition. The documentary features interviews with key figures involved, including Jodorowsky himself, who confesses he wanted Dune to represent the descent of a god to Earth, something sacred and free that would open people's minds. The content is curated by Artribune.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Jodorowsky's Dune' directed by Frank Pavich
  • Air date: Friday, April 3 on Sky Arte
  • Focuses on Alejandro Jodorowsky's unrealized film adaptation of Dune
  • Jodorowsky spent two years on the project
  • Film features interviews with contributors and Jodorowsky
  • Pavich views the project as a triumph of creativity, not failure
  • Jodorowsky aimed to create something sacred and mind-opening
  • Content curated by Artribune

Entities

Artists

  • Alejandro Jodorowsky
  • Frank Pavich

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

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