Santa Sangre: Performance Film Screening

A reimagining of Alejandro Jodorowsy’s Santa Sangre – a 1989 surrealist psychological horror film described as an “odyssey through ecstasy and anguish, belief and blasphemy, beauty and madness” (Severin Films) and avant-garde thriller directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky in collaboration with Claudio Argenta. Along with his brother, Dario Argenta, Claudio was one of the leaders of the Italian horror movement (which produced films like Suspiria) and other film makers active within the Panic Movement of the 60’s. The film is set in Mexico City and tells the story of Fenix, a boy who grew up in a circus with abusive parents, Concha and Orgo – and childhood co-performer, Alma. Her name means “soul” and through the performances, we seek to shine a light on what the film offers as a prismatic view into the resilience of the divine in feminine, even in its most violent or victimized forms. Throughout this live performance film screening, local performing artists and circus community – along with musical guests, Mar Lorona and Trio Las Hermanitas Alvarez – will enhance the already iconic cinematic moments. “This project is supported by the Creative Exchange Fund (CXF) at The Medium, a program that provides artists, creatives, and cultural organizers with funding and free space to experiment and take bold risks. Learn more at themedium.art/cxf”